The energy stored in a capacitor is $U$. If an uncharged capacitor of the same capacity is connected in parallel with it,then the energy stored in each capacitor is:

  • A
    $\frac{U}{6}$
  • B
    $\frac{U}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{U}{2}$
  • D
    $U$

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