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Standard XII
Physics
Energy of a Capacitor
In a charged ...
Question
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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