Two capacitors are connected in series and have an equivalent capacitance of

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Two capacitors are connected in series and have an equivalent capacitance of 3.0 μF3.0\,\mu\text{F}. If one of the capacitors has a capacitance of 5.0 μF5.0\,\mu\text{F}, what is the capacitance of the second capacitor? (a) 1.9 μF1.9\,\mu\text{F} (b) 0.53 μF0.53\,\mu\text{F} (c) 8.0 μF8.0\,\mu\text{F} (d) 7.5 μF7.5\,\mu\text{F}

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