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A 600 pF capacitor is charged by 200 V supply. It is then disconnected from the supply and is connected to another uncharged 600 pF capacitor. Electrostatic energy lost in the process is_____ µ J.
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The formula to calculate the initial energy stored in the first capacitor is given by
The formula to calculate the final energy stored when two capacitors are connected is given by
Subtract equation from equation to obtain the energy loss 
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Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation to calculate the required loss.
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