Two capacitors,one of capacitance $C$ and the other of capacitance $C/2$,are connected in parallel to a battery of potential difference $V$. Calculate the heat produced in the connecting wires.

  • A
    $\frac{1}{4} CV^2$
  • B
    $\frac{1}{2} CV^2$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4} CV^2$
  • D
    $0$

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