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Four capacitors of equal capacitance have an equivalent capacitance `C_(1)` when connected in series and an equivalent capacitance `C_(2)` when connected in parallel. The ratio `(C_(1))/(C_(2))` is

A

`1//4`

B

`1//16`

C

`1//8`

D

`1//12`

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The correct Answer is:
B
`C_1=C/4`
`C_2 =4C`
`C_1/C_2 = 1/16`
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