$A$ $20 \mu F$ capacitor is charged to $5 V$ and isolated. It is then connected in parallel with an uncharged $30 \mu F$ capacitor. The decrease in the energy of the system will be (in $\text{J}$)

  • A
    $150$
  • B
    $100$
  • C
    $125$
  • D
    $25$

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