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A finite ladder is constructed by connecting several sections of $2\,\mu F$ , $4\,\mu F$ capacitor combinations as shown in the figure. It is terminated by a capacitor of capacitance $C$. What value should be chosen for $C$ such that the equivalent capacitance of the ladder between the points $A$ and $B$ becomes independent of the number of sections in between.......$\mu F$

$4$
$2$
$18$
$6$
Solution
From left hand side, the effective capacitance between the terminals is $\mathrm{C}$ and the ladder is infinite.
The effective network is shown in figure. Now, the capacitance between $A$ and $B$ is
$C=\frac{4 C}{C+4}+2=\frac{6 C+8}{C+4}$ or $C^{2}+4 C-6 C-8=0$
solving $C=4 \mu F$
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