$A$ capacitor of capacitance $C_1 = 1\ \mu F$ can withstand a maximum voltage $V_1 = 6\ kV$ and another capacitor of capacitance $C_2 = 3\ \mu F$ can withstand a maximum voltage $V_2 = 4\ kV$. When the two capacitors are connected in series,the combined system can withstand a maximum voltage of......$kV$.

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $6$
  • C
    $8$
  • D
    $10$

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