MCQ
A parallel plate capacitor carries a charge $q$. The distance between the plates is doubled by application of a force. The work done by the force is
- AZero
- B$\frac{{{q^2}}}{C}$
- ✓$\frac{{{q^2}}}{{2C}}$
- D$\frac{{{q^2}}}{{4C}}$
✓
Answer
Correct option: C.
$\frac{{{q^2}}}{{2C}}$
c
(c) Work done appears in the form of energy which is given by $\frac{{{q^2}}}{{2C}}$
(c) Work done appears in the form of energy which is given by $\frac{{{q^2}}}{{2C}}$
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