A 6.0-?F capacitor charged to 50 V and a 4.0-?F capacitor charged to 34 V are connected to each other, with the two positive plates connected and the two negative plates connected. What is the total energy stored in the 6.0-?F capacitor at equilibrium?

A. 6.1 mJ
B. 5.7 mJ
C. 6.6 mJ
D. 7.0 mJ
E. 3.8 mJ


Answer: B

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