A-level Physics · Capacitors

Energy stored in a capacitor

Find the energy stored from ½CV², ½QV or Q²/2C, converting μF and μC to SI first.

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Question 1

A 470 μF capacitor is charged until the potential difference across it is 15 V. Calculate the energy stored in the capacitor, in mJ. Give your answer to 3 significant figures.

mJ

You can type 4.53, 3.2e-5, 3.2 × 10^-5 or 7/3.

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