$A$ $400\, pF$ capacitor is charged with a $100\, V$ battery. After disconnecting the battery,this capacitor is connected to another uncharged $400\, pF$ capacitor. Find the energy loss.

  • A
    $1\times10^{-6}\, J$
  • B
    $2\times10^{-6}\, J$
  • C
    $3\times10^{-6}\, J$
  • D
    $4\times10^{-6}\, J$

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