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It is converted to heat energy and dissipated
It remains stored in the capacitor
It increases the voltage across the capacitor
It is transformed into mechanical energy
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The electric energy in the capacitor turns into heat when it flows through a resistor. Other options are incorrect because Some think the capacitor still holds the energy after discharge; Discharging never raises the capacitor’s voltage.
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Dielectric Charge Flow
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Capacitors store energy as electric field potential between conductors. Discharging a charged capacitor eliminates its stored energy. Observing no spark when shorting discharged capacitor plates demonstrates energy dissipation and charge flow principles.
Topic Definition
Capacitors store energy as electric field potential between conductors. Discharging a charged capacitor eliminates its stored energy. Observing no spark when shorting discharged capacitor plates demonstrates energy dissipation and charge flow principles.
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