Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32190-308-0
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Chapter 20 - Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 720: 63

Answer

$U=35 \mu J$

Work Step by Step

To find the work, use the equation for total energy in a capacitor, which is $$U=\frac{1}{2}CV^2$$ Substituting known values of $C=7.8 \mu F$ and $V=3.0V$ yields a work of $$U=\frac{1}{2}(7.8\mu F)(3.0V)^2=35 \mu J$$
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