STANDARDPhysics-Electrostatics
STANDARD Physics Capacitors MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The ratio of energy stored in a capacitor and energy dissipated during charging a capacitor with a source voltage is
A
1 : 1
B
1 : 2
C
2 : 1
D
1 : 3
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Half of the energy provided by the source is dissipated during charging a capacitor and the other half is stored in the capacitor. Therefore, the ratio is 1:1.
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