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Question
Capacitances of 15 F and 5 F are connected in parallel across a 20 V battery. What is the energy stored?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Parallel C = 15+5 = 20 F. U = (1/2)CV2 = (0.5)(20)(400) = 4000 J.
Hint
Parallel C = 15+5 = 20 F.