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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 24 Objective Question

Question

The energy stored in a 10 uF capacitor when charged to 500 V is:
Options
A 1.25 mJ
B 0.025 J
C 1.25 J
Correct Answer
D 50 J
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

U = (1/2)CV2 = (0.5)(10x10-6)(5002) = 1.25 J.

Hint

U = (1/2)CV2 = (0.5)(10x10-6)(5002) = 1.25 J.

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