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A condenser of capacity `C_(1)` is charged to a potential `V_(0)` the electrostatic energy stored in it is `U_(0).` It is connected to another uncharged condenser of capacity `C_(2)` in parallel. The energy dissipated in the process is

A

`((C_2 )/(C_1 +C_2))U_0`

B

`((C_1)/( C_1 +C_2))U_0`

C

`((C_1 -C_2)/( C_1 +C_2))U_0`

D

`((C_1 C_2)/(2(C_1 +C_2)))U_(0)^(2)`

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