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(D) When the switch $S$ is closed,the two capacitors $C_1$ and $C_2$ are connected in parallel with the battery.Since they are in parallel,the potenti

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$U_0 = U_1 + U_2$

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(D) When the switch $S$ is closed,the two capacitors $C_1$ and $C_2$ are connected in parallel with the battery.Since they are in parallel,the potential difference across both capacitors must be equal,so $V_1 = V_2$. This makes option $C$ correct.Given $C_1 = C_2$ and $V_1 = V_2$,the charges on the capacitors must be equal,$Q_1 = C_1 V_1 = C_2 V_2 = Q_2$. This makes option $B$ correct.Since $Q_1 = Q_2$,we have $\frac{1}{2}(Q_1 + Q_2) = \frac{1}{2}(Q_1 + Q_1) = Q_1$. Since the total charge is conserved and distributed between the two capacitors,$Q_0 = Q_1 + Q_2$ is not necessarily true in the context of a battery being present. However,if we consider the final state,$Q_0$ (initial charge) is not equal to $\frac{1}{2}(Q_1 + Q_2)$.Regarding energy,the initial energy is $U_0 = \frac{1}{2} C_1 V^2$. After closing the switch,the final energy is $U_1 + U_2 = \frac{1}{2} C_1 V^2 + \frac{1}{2} C_2 V^2 = C_1 V^2$. Thus,$U_0 
eq U_1 + U_2$. The statement $U_0 = U_1 + U_2$ is $INCORRECT$.

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