What amount of energy is stored in a 1 farad capacitor when a 4-volt electromotive force is applied across it?

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15 Dec 2018
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28 May 2026

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Explanation

The energy stored in a capacitor is given by the formula E = 1/2 C V². Here, C = 1 F and V = 4 V, so E = 0.5 × 1 × (4)² = 8 joules.

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