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A `4 muF` capacitor is charged by a 200 V supply. It is then disconnected from the supply and is connected to another uncharged `2 mu F` capacitor. How much electrostatic energy of the first capacitor is disspated in the form of heat and electromagnetic radiation ?

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To solve the problem step by step, we need to find the electrostatic energy dissipated when a charged capacitor is connected to an uncharged capacitor. Let's break it down: ### Step 1: Calculate the initial energy stored in the first capacitor (C1) The formula for the energy stored in a capacitor is given by: \[ E = \frac{1}{2} C V^2 ...
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