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Energy Stored in Capacitor

Experiment Module

Capacitor Energy

Theory & Logic

Theoretical Background

Physics describes the fundamental mechanism of the universe. The Energy Stored in Capacitor is an essential tool for understanding Energy Stored in Capacitor in quantitative terms. Calculate E = 0.5 * C * V².

Mathematical Formulation

The relationship between the variables is governed by the following equation:

Result = 0.5 × c × v × v
Eq 1.1: Governing Formula

Variable Legend

Symbol Parameter Unit
c Capacitance F
v Voltage V

Practical Calculation Example

Problem

Calculating the result when:

  • Capacitance = 100 F
  • Voltage = 40 V

Solution

Substituting into Eq 1.1:

Result = 0.5 × 100 × 40 × 40