Use the following figure to answer the next problem: -You connect three capacitors as shown in the diagram below.The effective capacitance of this combination when C₁ = 5.0 $\mu$F,C₂ = 4.0 $\mu$F,and C₃ = 3.0 $\mu$F is approximately A)0.44 $\mu$F B)2.3 $\mu$F C)3.5 $\mu$F D)5.2 $\mu$F E)12 $\mu$F

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For capacitors in series, the formula for the equivalent capacitance (Ceq) is given by 1/Ceq = 1/C1 + 1/C2 + 1/C3. Plugging in the values (5.0 μF, 4.0 μF, and 3.0 μF), we find 1/Ceq = 1/5 + 1/4 + 1/3. Solving this gives Ceq ≈ 2.3 μF.

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