Question

In a capacitor, energy is stored in the form of electric field.

(a) True

(b) False

I had been asked this question by my college professor while I was bunking the class.

My enquiry is from Energy Stored in a Capacitor in section Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance of Physics – Class 12

Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

The best explanation: Yes, the energy in a capacitor is stored in electric fields, between its plates. A capacitor is a device that is used to store energy or charges. It is also used for extracting energy from an electric field. When a capacitor is being charged, an electric field is builds up.