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Nice find!gleem said:Here is an analysis of the charging of one capacitor with another.
http://kirkmcd.princeton.edu/examples/twocaps.pdf
Since it says it cost $40, I'll pass.SredniVashtar said:I suggest reading "The two-capacitor problem with radiation" by Boykin, Hite, and Singh
Am. J. Phys. 70, 415 (2002)
DOI: 10.1119/1.1435344
It can be found for free, but a bit of immorality is required. There is a copyright, I'm sure.phinds said:Since it says it cost $40, I'll pass.
The lost energy in this example is typically converted into heat. This can occur due to friction, air resistance, or other non-conservative forces that convert mechanical energy into thermal energy.
The lost energy decreases the overall energy of the system. This means that the initial energy input is not fully converted into useful work, as some of it is dissipated as heat or other forms of non-usable energy.
In most cases, the lost energy cannot be fully recovered or reused. Once energy is converted into heat or other non-useful forms, it is difficult to convert it back into a usable form of energy. However, efforts are being made to develop technologies that can capture and convert waste heat into useful energy.
To minimize the amount of lost energy in a system, it is important to reduce friction, air resistance, and other factors that contribute to energy loss. Using lubricants, streamlining designs, and optimizing processes can help to reduce the amount of energy that is wasted.
The presence of lost energy reduces the efficiency of a system, as not all of the input energy is converted into useful work. This inefficiency can have economic and environmental implications, as it may require more resources to achieve the desired outcome. Improving energy efficiency and reducing energy loss is crucial for achieving sustainability goals and reducing our impact on the environment.