MDCAT Physics MCQ #1556

A capacitor stores 50 J of energy when charged to 10 V. Calculate its capacitance.

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1556

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A capacitor stores 50 J of energy when charged to 10 V. Calculate its capacitance.

    • A) 0.5 F
    • B) 1.0 F
    • C) 2.5 F
    • D) 5.0 F

    Answer: 1.0 F

    Explanation: Energy U = ½ CV². Misuses energy formula as U = CV or U = ½ V²/C.