A 2 μF capacitor is charged to 100 V. How much energy does it store?

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: C. 10000 μJ

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  2. Step 2: μJ.
Answer
10000 μJ.
Why not the others: 20000 μJ: the factor is missing. 100 μJ: the voltage is not squared. 200 μJ: that is the charge, not the energy.

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