Concept explainers
(a)
The change in the energy stored in the capacitor when the potential difference is doubled.
(a)
Answer to Problem 51P
Four times the original energy stored.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The parallel plate capacitor has fixed charges
Formula used:
The energy stored in the capacitor is
Where,
Calculation:
The potential difference is doubled.
(b)
The change in the energy stored in the capacitor when the charge is doubled.
(b)
Answer to Problem 51P
Two times the original energy stored.
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The parallel plate capacitor has fixed charges
Formula used:
The energy stored in the capacitor is
Where,
Calculation:
The charge is doubled.
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