$A$ capacitor of capacitance $C$ is charged to a potential $V$. It is then disconnected and connected in parallel with an identical uncharged capacitor. Find the charge on each capacitor.

  • A
    $CV$
  • B
    $CV/2$
  • C
    $CV/8$
  • D
    $CV/4$

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