3 capcitors (series? parallel?) i cant tell

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The discussion revolves around the configuration of three capacitors and the process of combining them into an equivalent capacitor. The subject area is electrical circuits, specifically focusing on capacitors and their arrangements.

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  • Conceptual clarification, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster attempts to determine the configuration of the capacitors, suggesting that C1 and C2 may be in parallel, and questions the arrangement with C3. Other participants discuss the importance of redrawing the schematic to clarify connections.

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The discussion appears to be progressing with participants confirming the parallel arrangement of the capacitors. Some guidance has been provided regarding the visualization of the circuit, which may help in understanding the connections.

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The original poster notes that this is not strictly a homework question, indicating a potential lack of formal constraints or specific requirements for the problem.

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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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