MDCAT Physics MCQ #1545

A 10 μF capacitor is charged to 12 V. What energy is stored?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1545

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A 10 μF capacitor is charged to 12 V. What energy is stored?

    • A) 720 μJ
    • B) 120 μJ
    • C) 72 μJ
    • D) 60 μJ

    Answer: 720 μJ

    Explanation: U = ½CV². Option D uses U = CV² instead of ½CV².