8 identical capacitors each of capacitance 2µF are to be combined to obtain an equivalent capacitor of capacitance 1µF . Then which of the following combinations is possible?

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All capacitors are in series combination

All capacitors are in parallel combination

4 are connected in parallel combination and two such combinations are connected in series.

2 are connected in parallel combination and four such combinations are connected in series.

answer is D.

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1CAb=12C+12C+12C+12C⇒CAB=2C4=C2=2μF2=1μF

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