Find the equivalent capacitance in (µF) of the infinite ladder shown in the figure between the points A and B.
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Sol. Let equivalent capacitance = C eq .
infinite ladder can be shown as:
Now C eq of this ladder,
C eq = 
+ 8
by solving it,
C eq 2 – 8 C eq – 48 = 0
C eq = 12 µF
or – 4 µF
neglecting – ve answer,
C eq = 12 µF.
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