$A$ $5.0 \mu F$ capacitor is charged to a potential difference of $800 V$ and discharged through a conductor. The energy (in $J$) given to the conductor during the discharge is:

  • A
    $1.6 \times 10^{-2}$
  • B
    $3.2$
  • C
    $1.6$
  • D
    $4.2$

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