A number of capacitors

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Problem

A number of capacitors, each of capacitance

1\,\mu\text{F}

and each one of which gets punctured if a potential difference just exceeding

500\text{ V}

is applied are provided. Then an arrangement suitable for giving a capacitor of capacitance

3\,\mu\text{F}

across which

2000\text{ V}

may be applied requires at least : (A) 4 component capacitors (B) 12 component capacitors (C) 48 component capacitors (D) 16 component capacitors