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An uncharged capacitor is connected to a battery. On charging the capacitor

A

All the energy supplied is stored in the capacitor

B

Half the energy supplied is stored in the capacitor

C

The energy stored depends upon the capacity of the capacitor only

D

The energy stored depends upon the time for which the capacitor is charged

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The correct Answer is:
B
In charging of capacitor half of the supplied energy is stored in the capacitor.
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