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Energy of a Capacitor

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In a charged capacitor, the energy is stored in :

A

the negative charges

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the positive charges

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C

the field between the plates

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D

both 'a' and 'b'

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Solution

The correct option is C the field between the plates
Electrostatic energy of a condenser lies in the field in between the plates of the condenser.

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