The formula to calculate the initial energy stored in the first capacitor is given by
Ui=21CV2...(1)
The formula to calculate the final energy stored when two capacitors are connected is given by
Uf==21C(2V)2×241CV2...(2)
Subtract equation (2) from equation (1) to obtain the energy loss (ΔU).
ΔU==21CV2−41CV24CV2...(3)
Substitute the values of the known parameters into equation (3) to calculate the required loss.
ΔU==4600×10−12×(200)2J6μJ