STANDARDPhysics-Electrostatics

STANDARD Physics Capacitance MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

A parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field E in the space between the plates. If the distance between the plates is d and area of each plate is A, the energy stored in the capacitor is

A

1/2 ε₀E²

B

E²Ad/ε₀

C

1/2 ε₀E²Ad

D

0E²Ad

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

The energy stored in a parallel plate capacitor is given by U = 1/2 ε₀E²Ad. This is derived from the capacitance formula C = ε₀A/d and the potential difference V = Ed.

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