A capacitor is charged to

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Problem

450\,\mu\mathrm{F}

capacitor is charged to

295\text{ V}

. Then, a wire is connected between the plates. How many joules of thermal energy are produced as the capacitor discharges, if all the stored energy heats the wire?

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