If two conducting spheres are separately charged and then brought in contact,which of the following statements is true?

  • A
    The total energy of the two spheres is conserved.
  • B
    The total charge on the two spheres is conserved.
  • C
    Both the total energy and charge are conserved.
  • D
    The final potential is always the mean of the original potentials of the two spheres.

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