The potential energy of charged parallel plate capacitor is $v_0$. If a slab of dielectric constant…

The potential energy of charged parallel plate capacitor is $v_0$. If a slab of dielectric constant $\mathrm{K}$ is inserted between the plates, then the new potential energy will be
  1. $\frac{v_0}{K}$
  2. ${v_0}{K^2}$
  3. $\frac{v_0}{K^2}$
  4. ${v_0}^2$

Solution

We know, $v_0=\frac{Q^2}{2 C}$ On inserting the slab of dielectric constant $\mathrm{k}$, the new capacitance $\mathrm{C}^{\prime}=\mathrm{KC}$ $\therefore \quad$ New potential energy $v_0^{\prime}=\frac{\mathrm{Q}^2}{2 \mathrm{C}^{\prime}}$ $v_0^1=\frac{Q^2}{2 \mathrm{KC}}=\frac{v_0}{\mathrm{~K}}$

Asked in: MHT CET 2023 (09 May Shift 1)

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