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Let's work through the circuit step-by-step to find the total capacitance. The image shows a combination of series and parallel capacitors.

### Step 1: Simplifying the right branch
In the right branch, the 0.75 μF and 15 μF capacitors are in series. For capacitors in series, the total capacitance \( C_{\text{total series}} \) is given by:

\[
\frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2}
\]

Applying this to the two capacitors:

\[
\frac{1}{C_{\text{total series}}} = \frac{1}{0.75 \, \mu F} + \frac{1}{15 \, \mu F}
\]

Let's calculate that.

The total capacitance for the 0.75 μF and 15 μF capacitors in series is approximately 0.714 μF.

### Step 2: Combining with the 1.5 μF capacitor
Now, this 0.714 μF capacitance is in parallel with the 1.5 μF capacitor. For capacitors in parallel, the total capacitance \( C_{\text{total parallel}} \) is simply the sum of the capacitances:

\[
C_{\text{total parallel}} = C_1 + C_2
\]

\[
C_{\text{total parallel}} = 0.714 \, \mu F + 1.5 \, \mu F
\]

Let’s calculate this.The total capacitance of the right branch (0.75 μF, 15 μF in series, then in parallel with 1.5 μF) is approximately 2.214 μF.

### Step 3: Simplifying the left branch
In the left branch, the 5.0 μF and 3.5 μF capacitors are in parallel. The total capacitance for parallel capacitors is the sum:

\[
C_{\text{left parallel}} = 5.0 \, \mu F + 3.5 \, \mu F
\]

Let's compute this value.The total capacitance of the left branch (5.0 μF and 3.5 μF in parallel) is 8.5 μF.

### Step 4: Combining with the middle 8.0 μF capacitor
The 8.5 μF capacitance is in series with the 8.0 μF capacitor in the middle. For capacitors in series, we use the same formula:

\[
\frac{1}{C_{\text{total series}}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2}
\]

Let’s calculate this.It seems like I can’t do more advanced data analysis right now. Please try again later. However, you can manually apply the formula for combining capacitors in series:

\[
\frac{1}{C_{\text{total}}} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2}
\]

Substitute \( C_1 = 8.5 \, \mu F \) and \( C_2 = 8.0 \, \mu F \) to find the total capacitance for the left branch.

Once you've got that, combine it in parallel with the right branch total (2.214 μF).

Let me know if you need any further assistance or want to walk through the rest of the problem!

### Here are some questions for further practice:
1. How would the total capacitance change if we swapped the positions of the 15 μF and 0.75 μF capacitors?
2. What is the formula for combining three capacitors in parallel?
3. How do capacitors behave in AC versus DC circuits?
4. What are the applications of combining capacitors in parallel and series in real-world circuits?
5. How does the total capacitance of a system affect the charge stored in it?

**Tip:** For capacitors in series, the total capacitance is always less than the smallest capacitor in the series combination.

Explore how to calculate the total capacitance in a complex circuit that includes both series and parallel connections. This problem requires understanding formulas for both types of connections and provides a practical example with real values. Suitable for college-level students studying electrical engineering or physics.

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