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A capacitor of capacitance C has charge Q. it is connected to an identical capacitor through a resistance. The heat produced in the resistance is

A

`(Q^2)/(2C)`

B

`(Q^2)/(4C)`

C

`(Q^2)/(8C)`

D

depending on the value of the resistance

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The correct Answer is:
B

`H = (Q^2)/(2C) - [((Q//2)^(2))/(C//2)xx2]=(Q^(2))/(4C)`
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