Two spherical conductors each of capacity $C$ are charged to potentials $V$ and $ - V$. These are then connected by means of a fine wire. The loss of energy will be

  • A

    Zero

  • B

    $\frac{1}{2}C{V^2}$

  • C

    $C{V^2}$

  • D

    $2C{V^2}$

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