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Two identical capacitors are charged to different potentials `φ_(1) and φ_(2)` relative to the negative earthed electrodes. The capacitors are then connected in parallel (Fig. 24.21). Find the potential of the battery after the connection was made and the change in the energy of the system.

A

net charge on connected plates is less than the sum of initial individual charges.

B

net charge on connected plates equals the sum of initial charges.

C

the net potential difference across them is different from the sum of the individual initial potential differences.

D

the net energy stored in the two capacitors is less than the sum of the initial individual energies.

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