Energy and potential when a dielectric is inserted into a charged isolated capacitor
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9 May 2024 S1
46The potential energy of charged parallel plate capacitor is . If a slab of dielectric constant is inserted between the plates, then the new potential energy will beTap an option to check your answer.
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19 Apr 2026 S2
129A parallel plate air capacitor has capacity 'C' farad, potential 'V' volt and energy 'E' joule. When the gap between the plates is completely filled with dielectricTap an option to check your answer.
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14 May 2026 S1
126A parallel plate capacitor having capacity pF is charged by a battery of V between its plates. The battery is now disconnected and a slab of dielectric constant is kept between the plates. The work done by the capacitor on the slab isTap an option to check your answer.