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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 16 Objective Question

Question

The quantity (1/2)εεE² has the significance of:
Options
A energy/farad
B energy/coulomb
C energy
D energy/volume
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The expression (1/2)εE² represents the energy density stored in an electric field. Energy density is defined as the amount of energy stored per unit volume. Here, ε (epsilon) is the permittivity of the medium and E is the electric field strength.

Hint

Recall the formula for energy stored in a capacitor and how it relates to electric field and volume.

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