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Two spherical conductors each of capacity `C` are charged to potetnial `V` and `-V`. These are then conneted by means of a fine wire. The loss of energy will be

A

zero

B

`(1)/(2)CV^(2)`

C

`CV^(2)`

D

`2 CV^(2)`

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