Energy of a Capacitor in the Presence of a Dielectric

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The discussion focuses on calculating the energy of a dielectric-filled parallel-plate capacitor with a plate area of 20.0 m², a plate separation of 5.00 m, and a constant voltage of 7.50 V. The dielectric constant is specified as 2.00, and the permittivity of free space is given as 8.85×10-12 F/m. The energy calculation is required when the capacitor is half-filled with the dielectric, utilizing the formula for energy stored in a capacitor, which is influenced by the dielectric material.

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  • Understanding of capacitor energy formulas, specifically U = 1/2 CV²
  • Knowledge of dielectric constants and their effect on capacitance
  • Familiarity with the concept of permittivity, particularly ε₀ = 8.85×10-12 F/m
  • Basic skills in algebra for manipulating equations
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A dielectric-filled parallel-plate capacitor has plate area of 20.0 and plate separation of 5.00 . The capacitor is connected to a battery that creates a constant voltage of 7.50 . The dielectric constant is 2.00. Throughout the problem, use 8.85×10−12 .

The dielectric plate is now slowly pulled out of the capacitor, which remains connected to the battery. Find the energy of the capacitor at the moment when the capacitor is half-filled with the dielectric.Express your answer numerically in joules.

I got confused ... and i am lost.. what equation should i use?
 
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plate area of 20.0 and plate separation of 5.00 .
What are the units of these quantities?
 

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