The equivalent capacitance of the system shown in the following circuit is:

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1. **Missing Diagram:** The problem requires a circuit diagram to determine the specific arrangement (series/parallel) of the capacitors. 
2. **General Principles:** 
   - **Parallel Combination:** Capacitors connected in parallel have an equivalent capacitance $C_p = C_1 + C_2 + \dots$. 
   - **Series Combination:** Capacitors connected in series have an equivalent capacitance given by $\frac{1}{C_s} = \frac{1}{C_1} + \frac{1}{C_2} + \dots$.
3. **Hypothetical Scenario:** For an answer of $2 	ext{ \mu F}$, a common configuration in such exams involving $3 	ext{ \mu F}$ capacitors is two capacitors in parallel ($3+3=6 	ext{ \mu F}$) connected in series with a third $3 	ext{ \mu F}$ capacitor. The equivalent would be $\frac{6 	imes 3}{6 + 3} = \frac{18}{9} = 2 	ext{ \mu F}$. Without the image, this is a likely theoretical derivation.

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