The insulated spheres of radii 
and 
having charges 
and 
respectively are connected to each other. There is
A
No change in the energy of the system
B
An increase in the energy of the system
C
Always a decrease in the energy of the system
D
A decrease in the energy of the system unless 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
When 
current will flow in connecting wire so that energy decreases in the form of heat through the connecting wire.
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