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Two capacitors of capacites `1 mu F` and `C mu F` are connected in series and the combination is charged to a potential difference of `120 V`. If the charge on the combination is `80 muC`, the energy stored in the capacitor `C` in micro joules is :

A

1800

B

1600

C

14400

D

7200

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The correct Answer is:
B
`C_(1)V_(1) = C_(2)V_(2)`.
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