NEET Physics Capacitance MCQ Question
Three capacitors of 2 μF, 3 μF, and 6 μF are connected in series across a 10 V battery as shown in the figure. Find the electrostatic energy stored in the 3 μF capacitor.
12 μJ
15 μJ
16.7 μJ
20 μJ
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The energy stored in a capacitor is given by U = 1/2 CV². Using the voltage across the 3 μF capacitor, the energy is calculated.
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