COMEDK2014PhysicsCapacitance
A 10 mF capacitor has been charged to a potential of 100 ~V . Suddenly if it explodes, the energy given out is
Options
- A50 ~J
- B10⁵ ~J
- C50 ~mJ
- D10³ ~J
Correct answer
A. 50 ~J
Step-by-step solution
Given, capacitance, C=10 mF =10⁻² ~F Potential, V=100 ~V When capacitor explodes, then its whole stored potential energy is given out in the form of heat and lightning. E_ out = 1 2 C V²= 1 2 10⁻² (100)²=50 ~J