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The capacitance of two identical condensers connected in parallel is four times when they are connected in series. The ratio of the individual capacitances will be

A

`1 : 2`

B

`1 : 1`

C

`2 : 1`

D

`4 : 1`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`C_(1)=C_(2),C_(p)=4Cs, C_(1)/C_(2)=?`
`"Given"" "C_(1)=C_(2)`
`therefore" "C_(1)/C_(2)=1/1`
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