Finding Energy Stored in a Capacitor

In summary, the speaker is asking for help in finding the energy stored in a capacitor in a steady state circuit. They attempted to use the equation (Q^2)/2C but it is giving an incorrect result. They are also questioning why the charge on the capacitor in steady state is not helping in finding the energy. The speaker is asked to show their work for a better understanding of the issue.
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Homework Statement



How to find the energy stored in the capacitor in steady state in this circuit.

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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I found out the charge on the capacitor in steady state using loop law and did energy stored = (Q^2)/2C. but its coming out to be incorrect.
 
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le@rner said:

Homework Statement



How to find the energy stored in the capacitor in steady state in this circuit.

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Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


I found out the charge on the capacitor in steady state using loop law and did energy stored = (Q^2)/2C. but its coming out to be incorrect.
What is the expression for energy in terms of C and V? In steady state, voltage and capacitance will be known to you.
 
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cnh1995 said:
What is the expression for energy in terms of C and V? In steady state, voltage and capacitance will be known to you.

But we also know the charge on the capacitor in steady state. Don't we?
Then why is it coming incorrect using this method.
 
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le@rner said:

Homework Statement


How to find the energy stored in the capacitor in steady state in this circuit.
View attachment 94102

Homework Equations



The Attempt at a Solution


I found out the charge on the capacitor in steady state using loop law and did energy stored = (Q^2)/2C. but its coming out to be incorrect.
You need to show your work. We can't say much about what you did wrong if we don't know what you did.
 
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1. What is a capacitor?

A capacitor is an electronic component that stores electrical energy in the form of an electric charge. It is made up of two conductive plates separated by a dielectric material.

2. How does a capacitor store energy?

A capacitor stores energy by accumulating an electric charge on its plates. When a voltage is applied to the capacitor, the positive plate accumulates a positive charge while the negative plate accumulates a negative charge. This creates an electric field between the plates, which stores the energy.

3. What is the unit of measurement for energy stored in a capacitor?

The unit of measurement for energy stored in a capacitor is the joule (J). This is the same unit used to measure energy in other forms, such as heat or mechanical energy.

4. How is the energy stored in a capacitor calculated?

The energy stored in a capacitor can be calculated using the formula E=1/2CV^2, where E is the energy in joules, C is the capacitance in farads, and V is the voltage across the capacitor in volts.

5. How can the energy stored in a capacitor be released?

The energy stored in a capacitor can be released by connecting the two plates with a conductive material, such as a wire. This allows the stored charge to flow from one plate to the other, releasing the energy in the form of an electrical current.

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