A capacitor of capacity $C_1$ is charged to the potential of $V_0$. After disconnecting with the battery, it is connected with a neutral capacitor of capacity $C_2$ as shown in the adjoining figure. The ratio of energy of system before and after the connection of switch $S$ will be

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  • A

    $\frac{{{C_1} + {C_2}}}{{{C_1}}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{{C_1}}}{{{C_1} + {C_2}}}$

  • C

    $C_1C_2$

  • D

    $\frac{{{C_1}}}{{{C_2}}}$

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