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The capacitance of a charged capacitor is C and the energy stored in it is U. What is the value of charge on the capacitor?

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To find the charge on a capacitor given its capacitance \( C \) and the energy stored \( U \), we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understand the relationship between energy, charge, and capacitance**: The energy \( U \) stored in a capacitor can be expressed using the formula: \[ U = \frac{Q^2}{2C} ...
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