Two spherical conductors each of capacity $C$ are charged to potentials $V$ and $ - V$. These are then connected by means of a fine wire. The loss of energy will be
  • A
    Zero
  • B$\frac{1}{2}C{V^2}$
  • C$C{V^2}$
  • D$2C{V^2}$
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