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Q. The equivalent capacity between the points $ X $ and $ Y $ in the circuit with $ C=1\mu F $ isPhysics Question Image

Punjab PMETPunjab PMET 2008Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Solution:

The circuit is shown in the figure.
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As points $a$ and $b$ are at same potential, so no charge flows through $a b$
Now two remaining capacitors are in parallel,
hence $C_{e q}=C+C=2 C$
$=2 \times 1=2 \mu F$