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A `5.0muF` capacitor is charged to `12V`. The positive plate of this capacitor is now connected to the negative terminal of a `12V`battery and vise versa . Calculate the heat developed in the connecting wires.

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To solve the problem step by step, we will follow these calculations: ### Step 1: Calculate the initial charge on the capacitor The initial charge \( Q \) on the capacitor can be calculated using the formula: \[ Q = C \times V \] Where: ...
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