Question: A 3.70-F capacitor is charged by a 12.0-V battery. It is disconnected from the battery and then connected to an uncharged 5.00-F capacitor (Fig.17-43). Determine

A 3.70-μF capacitor is charged by a 12.0-V battery. It is disconnected from the battery and then connected to an uncharged 5.00-μF capacitor (Fig.17-43). Determine the total stored energy
(a) Before the two capacitors are connected, and
(b) After they are connected.
(c) What is the change in energy?

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