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A capacitor of capacitance `C_(1)=1 muF` withstand a maximum voltage of `V_(1)=6 KV`, and another capacitor of capacitance `C_(2)=2 muF`, can with stand a maximum voltage of `V_(2)=4KV`. If they are connected in series, what maximum voltage will the system withstand?

A

3kV

B

6kV

C

10kV

D

9kV

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D

`V_(1) le V_("max 1") , V_(2) le V_("max 2")`
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