Four identical 4-mF capacitors are connected together electrically. What is the greatest possible capacitance of the combination?

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When identical capacitors are connected in parallel, their capacitances add. So, the greatest possible capacitance is achieved when all four capacitors are connected in parallel. In this case, the total capacitance is:C = C1 + C2 + C3 + C4= 4 mF + 4 mF + 4 mF + 4 mF= 16 mFTherefore, the greatest possible capacitance is 16 mF.

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