A 15-?F capacitor is charged to 40 V and then connected across an initially uncharged 25-?F capacitor. What is the final potential difference across the 25-?F capacitor?

A. 12 V
B. 18 V
C. 15 V
D. 21 V
E. 24 V


Answer: C

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