Answer to Question #140678 in General Chemistry for Ashley

Question #140678

How does the electric potential energy stored in a capacitor depend on the potential difference between the conductors?
1 : the electric potential energy is directly proportional to the potential difference
2 : the electric potential energy is inversely proportional to the potential difference
3 : the electric potential energy is independent of the potential difference
4 : the electric potential energy is proportional to the square of the potential difference
5 : the electric potential energy is inversely proportional to the square of the potential difference

Expert's answer

1. the electric potential energy is directly proportional to the potential difference