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Two parallel plate air filled capacitors, each of capacitacne `C` are joinied to a source of constant `e mF V` as shown in figure. The plate `A` is earthed. Plates `B` and `C` are connected together. Plate `D` is connected to the positive pole of the battery whose negative is earthed. the combined capacitance of the arrangement is

A

`2C`

B

`C`

C

`C//2`

D

`3C`

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The two capacitors are connected in series. The combined capacitance of this arrangement is `C//2`.
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