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If there are `n` capacitors each of capacitance `C` in series combination connected to a `V` volt source, then the energy stored in each capacitor is equal to :

A

`nCV^(2)`

B

`1/2 n CV^(2)`

C

`(CV^(2))/(2n)`

D

`(CV^(2))/(2n^(2))`

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