Question

In the circuit given below, the equivalent capacitance is ______________ (a) 5.43 μF (b) 4.23 μF (c) 3.65 μF (d) 5.50 μF This question was addressed to me in semester exam. I need to ask this question from Advanced Problems Involving Complex Circuit Diagram topic in division Network Theory and Complex Circuit Diagram of Network Theory Select the correct answer from above options network theory questions and answers, network theory questions pdf, network theory question bank, network theory gate questions and answers pdf, mcq on network theory pdf, gate network theory questions and solutions, network theory mcq Test , ies network theory questions, Network theory Questions for GATE EC Exam, Network Theory MCQ (Multiple Choice Questions)

Answer 1

Correct answer is (a) 5.43 μF For explanation: The 2 μF capacitor is in parallel with 1 μF capacitor and this combination is in series with 0.5 μF. Hence, C1 = \frac{0.5(2+1)}{0.5+2+1} = \frac{1.5}{3.5} = 0.43 Now, C1 is in parallel with the 5 μF capacitor. ∴ CEQ = 0.43 + 5 = 5.43 μF.