Two capacitors each having a capacitance $2 \times 10^{-6} \ F$ and a breakdown voltage $5000 \ V$,are joined in series. What will be the resultant capacitance and the breakdown voltage of the combination?

  • A
    $4 \times 10^{-6} \ F$ and $1000 \ V$
  • B
    $10^{-6} \ F$ and $10000 \ V$
  • C
    $2 \times 10^{-6} \ F$ and $5000 \ V$
  • D
    $10^{-6} \ F$ and $2500 \ V$

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