If the potential difference across the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor is doubled then its energy stored in it will be:
Correct answer: B. 4 times
- A. 2 times
- B. 4 times
- C. 10 times
- D. Remains same
Explanation
The energy stored in a capacitor is given by the formula U = 1/2 C V², where U is the energy, C is the capacitance, and V is the potential difference. When the potential difference is doubled, the energy stored becomes 1/2 C (2V)² = 4 × (1/2 C V²), which is four times the initial energy. Hence, Option B is correct. Options A, C, and D are incorrect because they do not account for the quadratic relationship between potential difference and energy stored.
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