MCQ
Potential energy of a charged conductor is :
  • A
    $ CV^2 $
  • $ \frac{1}{2} CV^2 $
  • C
    $ \frac{1}{3} CV^2 $
  • D
    $ \frac{1}{4} CV^2 $

Answer

Correct option: B.
$ \frac{1}{2} CV^2 $
B

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