Two identical capacitors have the same capacitance C. one of them is charged to potential 
and the other to 
. The negative ends of the capacitors are connected together. When the positive ends are also connected, the decrease in energy of the combine system is.
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
Initial energy of the combined system
On joining the two condensers in parallel, common potential.
Final energy of the combined system
Decrease in energy
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