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An infinite number of identical capacitors each of capacitance 
are connected as in adjoining figure. Then the equivalent capacitance between 
and 
is
The correct answer is:
This combination forms a G.P. 
Sum of infinite G.P. 
Here a = first term = 1 and r = common ratio 
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