Capacitor in Series/Parallel

[bassplayer142]

Homework Statement

find the equvialent capacitace

Homework Equations

ceq=c1+c2
1/ceq=1/c1+1/c2

The Attempt at a Solution

I know how to do some of these problems but this one has me stumped. I don't know how to start since the middle capacitor screws everything up. I think my teacher did it but I wasn't there for it and he won't do it again. Any help would be appreciated greatly. Don't worry about the charges and other specs as I can deal with that easily. Just the problem of the middle capacitor. I don't even know where to start to attempt this.

 

[mjsd]

go and look at the theory for bridge (wheatstone bridge) circuit setup to get some ideas.

 

[Moetasim]

To find the equivalent capacitance in a series or parallel circuit, you can use the equations provided in the homework. In a series circuit, the equivalent capacitance is equal to the sum of all the individual capacitors. In a parallel circuit, the equivalent capacitance is equal to the inverse of the sum of the individual capacitances.

In this case, the middle capacitor may seem confusing, but it can be treated as two separate capacitors in parallel. You can use the equation for parallel capacitors to find the equivalent capacitance of the two capacitors in the middle, and then add it to the other capacitors in the circuit to find the total equivalent capacitance.

Remember to pay attention to the units of capacitance (F, mF, μF) and convert them if necessary to have consistent units in your calculations. Also, make sure to follow the proper order of operations when using the equations. With these tips, you should be able to successfully find the equivalent capacitance in this series/parallel circuit.