Two capacitors $C_1 = 2\,\mu F$ and $C_2 = 6\,\mu F$ in series are connected in parallel to a third capacitor $C_3 = 4\,\mu F$. This arrangement is then connected to a battery of $e.m.f. = 2\,V$,as shown in the figure. How much energy is lost by the battery in charging the capacitors?

  • A
    $22 \times 10^{-6}\,J$
  • B
    $11 \times 10^{-6}\,J$
  • C
    $\left( \frac{32}{3} \right) \times 10^{-6}\,J$
  • D
    $\left( \frac{16}{3} \right) \times 10^{-6}\,J$

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