Two capacitors $(C_1=4\mathrm{.}2F,C_2=16\mathrm{.}6F)$ are charged individually to $(V_1=19\mathrm{.}2(V),V_2=5\mathrm{.}1(V)).$ The

two capacitors are then connected together in parallel with the positive plates together and the negative plates

together.

$2$a Calculate the final potential difference $($in $V)$ across the plates of the capacitors once they are connected.

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$2$b Following the connection in $($a$)$ above, calculate the amount of charge $($absolute value, in $C)$ that flows

from one capacitor to the other when the capacitors are connected together.

Please state your answer in SI units and multiply the final answer by ${10}^5.$

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$2$c By how much $($absolute value$)$ is the total stored energy $($in $J)$ reduced when the two capacitors are

connected?

Please state your answer in SI units and multiply the final answer by ${10}^4.$