Physics
Capacitor Energy
Energy stored in a capacitor.
Formula
Formula
E = ½ C V2
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | capacitance (F) | real number (ℝ) | F | input |
| V | voltage (V) | real number (ℝ) | V | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
GivenC (F) = 0.001, V (V) = 12
Result0.072
Example 2
GivenC (F) = 0.000001, V (V) = 230
Result0.02645