A 600-μF Parallel-Plate Capacitor Has Charges of ±40

question 11

Multiple Choice

A 6.00-μF parallel-plate capacitor has charges of ±40.0 μC on its plates.How much potential energy is stored in this capacitor?

• A) 103 μJ
• B) 113 μJ
• C) 123 μJ
• D) 133 μJ
• E) 143 μJ

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