A parallel plate capacitor has a uniform electric field E in the space between the plates. If the distance between the plates is d and area of each plate is A, the energy stored in the capacitor is
- 12 0 E2
- E2Ad 0
- 12 0 E2Ad
- 0 EAd
Answer
(3) 12 0 E2Ad
Solution
Energy density of the electric field between the plates:
u = 12 0 E2
Volume of the space between the plates = Ad
Energy stored U = u Ad = 12 0 E2Ad
Answer: (3)