There are two capacitors. If they are connected in parallel, the equivalent electricity capacity is 9.00 pF, and if they are connected in series, the equivalent electricity capacity is 2.00 pF. Find the capacitance of each capacitor.

There are two capacitors. If they are connected in parallel, the equivalent electricity capacity is 9.00 pF, and if they are connected in series, the equivalent electricity capacity is 2.00 pF. Find the capacitance of each capacitor.

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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