A capacitor 8\(\mu\)F is charged to a potential difference of 100V. The energy stored by...
PHYSICS
JAMB 1994
A capacitor 8\(\mu\)F is charged to a potential difference of 100V. The energy stored by the capacitor is
- A. 1.0 x 104J
- B. 8.0 x 10J
- C. 1.25 x 10J
- D. 4.0 x 10-2J
Correct Answer: D. 4.0 x 10-2J
Explanation
Energy = \(\frac{1}{2}\)CV2
= \(\frac{1}{2}\) x 8 x 10-6 x (100)2
= 4 x 10-2J
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