A capacitor of capacitance is charged to

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Problem

A capacitor of capacitance

2\,\mu\text{F}

is charged to

100\,\text{V}

. What heat is generated when this capacitor is connected in parallel to another uncharged capacitor of the same capacitance? (a)

2.5\,\text{mJ}

(b)

5.0\,\text{mJ}

(c)

10\,\text{mJ}

(d)

4\,\text{mJ}