The energy stored in the capacitor shown in figure $(a)$ is $4.5 \times 10^{-6} \ J$. If the battery is disconnected and the capacitor is connected to another uncharged capacitor of $900 \ pF$ as shown in figure $(b)$,what will be the total energy of the system?

  • A
    $4.5 \times 10^{-6} \ J$
  • B
    $2.25 \times 10^{-6} \ J$
  • C
    Zero
  • D
    $9 \times 10^{-6} \ J$

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