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Two identical capacitors are first connected in series and then in parallel. The difference between their effective capacities is `3muF`. The capacity of each capacitor is

A

`3muF`

B

`4muE`

C

`2muF`

D

`5muE`

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The correct Answer is:
C
`C_(P)-C_(S)=3`
`2C-C/2=3`
`(4C-C)/2=3`
3C = 6
`C=2muF`
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