Two capacitors of $1\,\mu F$ and $2\,\mu F$ are charged to $1200\,V$. If they are connected in parallel such that the positive plate of one is connected to the negative plate of the other,what will be the new charge on each capacitor?

  • A
    $1800\,\mu C$
  • B
    $400\,\mu C$ and $800\,\mu C$
  • C
    $800\,\mu C$ and $400\,\mu C$
  • D
    $800\,\mu C$ and $800\,\mu C$

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