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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #11419
Question 1
Energy stored in a capacitor is equal to $PC$:
  • $\frac{1}{2}CV^2$✔️
  • $\frac{Q^2}{2C}$
  • $\frac{1}{2}QV$
  • $QV$
Correct Answer Explanation
The energy stored in a capacitor is: $E = \frac{1}{2}CV^2 = \frac{Q^2}{2C} = \frac{1}{2}QV$. The most common expression is $E = \frac{1}{2}CV^2$, where C is capacitance (in Farads) and V is voltage. All three forms are equivalent and correct expressions for stored electrostatic energy.