A capacitor of capacitance 1muF withstan...

A capacitor of capacitance `1muF` withstands a maximum voltage of 6kV, while another capacitor of capacitance `2muF`, the maximum voltage 4kV. If they are connected in series, the combination can withstand a maximum of

6kV

4kV

10kV

9kV

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