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


b

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