If the potential difference of a capacitor is reduced by one-half, the energy stored in that capacitor is: Select one: O a. Reduced to one-quarter. O b. Increased by a factor of 4. O c. Increased by a factor of 2. d. Reduced to one-half. e. Not changed.

If the potential difference of a capacitor is reduced by one-half, the energy stored in that capacitor is: Select one: O a. Reduced to one-quarter. O b. Increased by a factor of 4. O c. Increased by a factor of 2. d. Reduced to one-half. e. Not changed.

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Chapter26: Capacitance And Dielectrics

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If the potential difference of a capacitor is reduced by one-half, the energy stored in that capacitor is:
Select one:
O a. Reduced to one-quarter.
O b. Increased by a factor of 4.
O c. Increased by a factor of 2.
O d. Reduced to one-half.
O e. Not changed.

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