QUESTION 11 A capacitor is hooked up in series with a battery. When electrostatic equilibrium is attained, the potential energy stored in the capacitor is 200 nJ. If the distance between the plates of the capacitor is subsequently cut in half, what is the final potential energy stored in the capacitor? a. 500 nJ b. 200 nJ C. 600 nJ d. 400 nJ e. 300 nJ

QUESTION 11 A capacitor is hooked up in series with a battery. When electrostatic equilibrium is attained, the potential energy stored in the capacitor is 200 nJ. If the distance between the plates of the capacitor is subsequently cut in half, what is the final potential energy stored in the capacitor? a. 500 nJ b. 200 nJ C. 600 nJ d. 400 nJ e. 300 nJ

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