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Energy stored in a capacitor (U)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The energy stored in a capacitor is the amount of electrical potential energy that can be stored when charges are separated by an electric field within the capacitor.

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