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Charge Redistribution and Potential Energy

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Two identical conducting spheres, initially with charges of +Q+Q and −3Q-3Q, are connected by a conducting wire and then separated. What is the percentage decrease in the system’s electric potential energy?

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Decreased by 87.5%

B

Decreased by 25%

C

Decreased by 50%

D

Decreased by 80%

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