$A$ parallel plate capacitor of capacitance $500 \ pF$ is charged with a $100 \ V$ supply. It is then disconnected from the supply and connected to another uncharged $500 \ pF$ capacitor. The electrostatic energy lost in this process is (in $\mu J$)

  • A
    $1.25$
  • B
    $0.175$
  • C
    $0.225$
  • D
    $0.275$

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