Explain why the work needed to move a particle with charge Q through a potential differenceΔV is W = QΔV, whereas the energy stored in a charged capacitor is U =1/2QΔV. Where does the ½ factor come from?
Explain why the work needed to move a particle with charge Q through a potential differenceΔV is W = QΔV, whereas the energy stored in a charged capacitor is U =1/2QΔV. Where does the ½ factor come from?