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A parallel plate air capacitor has a uniform electric field $E$ in the space between the plates. Area of each plate is $A$ and the distance between the plates is $d$. The energy stored in the capacitor is $\left[\varepsilon_0=\right.$ permittivity of free space $]$
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Options:
  • A $2 \varepsilon_0 E A d$
  • B $\frac{\varepsilon_0 E^2}{2 A d}$
  • C $\frac{1}{2} \varepsilon_0 E^2 A d$
  • D $\frac{E^2 A d}{2 \varepsilon_0}$
Solution:
2114 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: $\frac{1}{2} \varepsilon_0 E^2 A d$
The energy stored in the capacitor is
$$
U=\frac{1}{2} C V^2=\frac{1}{2}\left(\frac{\varepsilon_0 A}{d}\right)(E d)^2
$$

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