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A conductor carries a certain charge. When it is connected to another uncharged conductor of finite capacity, then the energy of the combined system is

A

more than that of the first conductor

B

less than that of the first conductor

C

equal to that of the first conductor

D

uncertain

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B
Energy will be lost during transfer of charge (heating effect).
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