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Two condensers of unequal capacities are connected in series across a constant voltage `d.c` source. The ratio of the potential difference across the condenser will be.

A

direct proportion to their capacities

B

inverse proportion to their capacities

C

direct proportion to the square of their capacities

D

inverse proportion to the square root of their capacities.

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