Two identical capacitors

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Problem

Two identical capacitors, each of capacitance 4 μF4\,\mu\text{F}, are charged separately to 100 V100\,\text{V} and 50 V50\,\text{V} respectively. After disconnecting them from their sources, they are connected in parallel with like plates joined together. What is the loss of energy in the system due to this connection? (a) 0.01375 J0.01375\,\text{J} (b) 0.0025 J0.0025\,\text{J} (c) 0.0050 J0.0050\,\text{J} (d) 0.0225 J0.0225\,\text{J}

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