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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Capacitance MCQ (Single Correct)

An uncharged capacitor is connected to a battery. On charging the capacitor

A
All the energy supplied is stored in the capacitor
B
Half the energy supplied is stored in the capacitor
C
The energy stored depends upon the capacity of the capacitor only
D
The energy stored depends upon the time for which the capacitor is charged

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B

In charging of capacitor half of the supplied energy is stored in the capacitor.

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