3 capcitors (series? parallel?) i cant tell

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The discussion revolves around combining three capacitors into one equivalent capacitor. The user initially expresses uncertainty about the configuration but believes that C1 and C2 are in parallel. After further consideration, they conclude that all three capacitors are indeed in parallel. The importance of redrawing the schematic to clarify connections is emphasized. The final consensus confirms that the capacitors can be combined as parallel components.
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This isn't really a homework question but I figured this would be the best place to post it. Say I had three capacitors like this picture below, I need to combine them into one equivalent capacitor.

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I BELIEVE that C1 and C2 are in parallel, and then after I add those together, I can solve for that one and C3 in parallel... but I'm not 100% sure. Any help appreciated!
 
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It's obvious how the caps are connected if you redraw the schematic so that all the terminals which are eventually connected to the same line (i.e., at equipotential) go to a single point.
 
oh! so all 3 are parallel then. right?
 
Bingo.
 
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