A parallel-plate capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a battery of voltage V until it is fully charged. The energy density in the capacitor is then equal to u. If the same capacitor is then connected to a battery of voltage 2V its energy density becomes equal to u/2. Ou/4. O u 2 u. 4 u.

A parallel-plate capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a battery of voltage V until it is fully charged. The energy density in the capacitor is then equal to u. If the same capacitor is then connected to a battery of voltage 2V its energy density becomes equal to u/2. Ou/4. O u 2 u. 4 u.

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