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CAPE Physics Unit 2 · 2002 · Paper 1 · Question 2(c)

Show that the energy stored, W, in a parallel plate capacitor of capacitance C with a voltage V across its plates is given by W = 1/2 C V^2.

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  1. 2(a)Define the 'Farad'.[1 mark]
  2. 2(b)(i)Write down a formula for the equivalent capacitance of three capacitors connected in parallel.[1 mark]
  3. 2(b)(ii)Write down a formula for the equivalent capacitance of three capacitors connected in series.[1 mark]
  4. 2(d)(i)Calculate the initial charge on the 3 μF capacitor.[1 mark]
  5. 2(d)(ii)Calculate the initial charge on the 1 μF capacitor.[1 mark]
  6. 2(d)(iii)Calculate the final p.d. across the 3 μF capacitor.[2 marks]
  7. 2(d)(iv)Calculate the total energy stored in the capacitors when they are connected together.[1 mark]

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