To form a composite $16\,\mu F,\;1000\,V$ capacitor from a supply of identical capacitors marked $8\,\mu F,\;250\,V$, we require a minimum number of capacitors
  • A$40$
  • B$32$
  • C$8$
  • D$2$
AIIMS 2000, Diffcult
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