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Two capacitors when connected in parallel are equivalent to `6muF` and when the same are connected in series then the equivalent becomes 1.5 `muF`. Calculate the individual capacitances.

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To solve the problem of finding the individual capacitances of two capacitors connected in parallel and series, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the given information We know that: - When connected in parallel, the equivalent capacitance \( C_{eq} = C_1 + C_2 = 6 \, \mu F \). - When connected in series, the equivalent capacitance \( \frac{1}{C_{eq}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} = 1.5 \, \mu F \). ### Step 2: Set up the equations ...
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