wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
3
You visited us 3 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

In a charged capacitor, the energy resides in :

A
the positive charges
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
both the positive and negative charges
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
the field between the plates
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
D
around the edge of the capacitor plates
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is C the field between the plates
As the electric field outside the capacitor plates is zero and field only exists in the between the plates, the energy will reside in field between the plates.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
similar_icon
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Energy of a Capacitor
PHYSICS
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon