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An electrical technician requires a capacitance of `2muF` in a circuit across a potential difference of 1 kV. A large number of `1muF` capacitors are available to him, each of which can withstand a potential difference of not more than'400V. Suggests possible arrangement that requires a minimum number of capacitors.

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