Problem

2\mu\text{F}

capacitor

C_1

is charged to a voltage 100 V and a

4\mu\text{F}

capacitor

C_2

is charged to a voltage 50 V. The capacitors are then connected in parallel. What is the loss of energy due to parallel connection? (a) 1.7 J (b)

0.17\text{ J}

(c)

1.7 \times 10^{-2}\text{ J}

(d)

1.7 \times 10^{-3}\text{ J}