The energy stored in a system of capacitors (only)

[Roxas ross]

1.when a charged capacitor is connected to an uncharged capacitor will they attain the same voltage ?the initial and final energy are different why is this so?2.q=CV,U=c*v*v/23. I tried to equate the initial and final energy of system of capacitors but the answer does not match.what is the mistake in doing so?

 

[gneill]

Hi Roxas Ross,

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I tried to equate the initial and final energy of system of capacitors but the answer does not match.what is the mistake in doing so?

The problem statement says that they will be different. Are you saying that you found them to be the same? Can you show your attempt in more detail?