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If the plates of a charged capacitor be suddenly connected to each other by a wire, what will happen ?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Capacitor**: A capacitor consists of two plates that hold equal and opposite charges when connected to a voltage source. One plate accumulates positive charge while the other accumulates negative charge, creating a potential difference (V) between them. **Hint**: Remember that a capacitor stores energy in the form of an electric field between its plates due to the separation of charges. 2. **Initial Condition**: ...
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    A
    Both bodies will be neutral.
    B
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    C
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