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Capacitance: Energy Loss on Redistribution MCQ

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Energy Loss on RedistributionMediumQuestion 31527

Question

When two capacitors are connected and charge redistributes, the energy lost is due to:
  1. A
    Radiation
  2. B
    Heat in resistance
    Correct
  3. C
    Magnetic energy
  4. D
    Chemical energy

Correct answer

Heat in resistance

Explanation

Even for ideal wires, the spark or resistance dissipates energy as heat; this cannot be avoided by adjusting circuit parameters.

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