What is the total energy stored by the capacitors?

PHYSICS
WAEC 2001

What is the total energy stored by the capacitors?

  • A. 2.0 x 10-4J
  • B. 1.0 x 10-4J
  • C. 9.0 x 10-2J
  • D. 1.0 x 10-2J

Correct Answer: D. 1.0 x 10-2J

Explanation

Energy = \(\frac{1}{2}CV^2 = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 10^{-6} \times 100^2\)

= 1.0 x 10-2J



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