Do Capacitors Actually Store Energy?

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The discussion revolves around the concept of energy storage in capacitors, specifically questioning whether the calculations provided reflect total energy or just changes in energy.

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  • Participants are examining the distinction between total energy and change in energy in the context of capacitors. There is a focus on how to accurately compute the total energy stored.

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Some participants have expressed confusion regarding the calculations, prompting questions about the methodology used to determine energy storage. There is no clear consensus, but the discussion is actively exploring different interpretations of the problem.

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Looks to me like you computed the CHANGE in energy. How could you get the total energy?
 
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