Three capacitors,each of capacitance $C$ and breakdown voltage $V$,are connected in series. Find the equivalent capacitance and the equivalent breakdown voltage.

  • A
    $C/3, V/3$
  • B
    $C, V/3$
  • C
    $C/3, 3V$
  • D
    $3C, 3V$

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