Long answer·Hard exam skill (4/5)·Calculator allowed
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
Normal syllabus skill; usually one main rule or interpretation.
3/5 - Standard multi-step
Exam-style problem with multiple steps or a common trap.
4/5 - Hard exam skill
High-end exam problem; combines methods carefully.
5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A capacitor is charged to and then disconnected from the battery. It is connected in parallel, with like plates together, to an uncharged capacitor.
Total: 5 marks
(a) Find the final common potential difference. (2 marks)
(b) Find the initial and final stored energies. (2 marks)
(c) Find the energy lost in the process. (1 mark)
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