A capacitor of capacitance withstands the maximum voltage while a capacitor of…

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Problem

A capacitor of capacitance

1\,\mu\text{F}

withstands the maximum voltage

6\text{ kV}

while a capacitor of

2\,\mu\text{F}

withstands the maximum voltage

4\text{ kV}

. What maximum voltage will the system of these two capacitors withstand if they are connected in series? (A)

10\text{ kV}

(B)

12\text{ kV}

(C)

8\text{ kV}

(D)

9\text{ kV}