Three capacitors of 16, 15 and 12 uf, respectively are connected in series. What us the maximum voltage that can be supplied to the combination if the voltage drop across any of the three capacitors must not to exceed 100v. a. 255 V b. 285 Y 6.582 Y d. 852 Y

Three capacitors of 16, 15 and 12 uf, respectively are connected in series. What us the maximum voltage that can be supplied to the combination if the voltage drop across any of the three capacitors must not to exceed 100v. a. 255 V b. 285 Y 6.582 Y d. 852 Y

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Three capacitors of 16, 15 and 12 uf, respectively are connected in series. What us the maximum
voltage that can be supplied to the combination if the voltage drop across any of the three
capacitors must not to exceed 100v.
c. 582 V
d. 852 V
a. 255 V
b. 285 V

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