Q. The energy stored in a capacitor is in the form of
A) Kinetic energy
B) Potential energy
C) Elastic energy
D) Magnetic energy
Explanation
(b) When a conductor of capacitance $C$ is given a charge $q,$ it acquires a potential given by
$\ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ V = \frac{q}{C}$
The work done in charging the conductor is stored as potential energy in the electric field in the vicinity of the conductor.
Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.