Two capacitors, $C_1 = 2 \text{ mF}$ and $C_2 = 8 \text{ mF}$, are connected in series across a $300 \text{ V}$ source. Then:

  • A
    The charge on each capacitor is $480 \times 10^{-3} \text{ C}$
  • B
    The potential difference across $C_1$ is $60 \text{ V}$
  • C
    The potential difference across $C_2$ is $240 \text{ V}$
  • D
    The energy stored in the system is $5.2 \times 10^{-2} \text{ J}$

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