What is the potential energy stored in a capacitor? (2022)

What is the potential energy stored in a capacitor? (2022)

Step 1: Understand that a capacitor is a device that stores electrical energy.
Step 2: Know that the potential energy stored in a capacitor is represented by the letter U.
Step 3: Learn the formula for potential energy in a capacitor: U = 1/2 CV².
Step 4: Identify the variables in the formula: C is the capacitance (how much charge it can store) and V is the voltage (the electrical pressure).
Step 5: To find the potential energy, you need to know the values of C and V.
Step 6: Plug the values of C and V into the formula U = 1/2 CV² to calculate the potential energy.

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