Question: A 25.0 F capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 900 V . The terminals of the charged capacitor are then connected to

A 25.0 μ F capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 900 V . The terminals of the charged capacitor are then connected to those of an uncharged 12.0 μ F capacitor.

A. Compute the original charge of the system.

B. Compute the final potential difference across capacitor.

C. Compute the final energy of the system.

D. Compute the decrease in energy when the capacitors are connected.

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