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The energy is released as heat in the resistor, demonstrating energy dissipation.
The energy is converted entirely into light, causing a spark.
The energy remains stored indefinitely until the capacitor is recharged.
The energy flows back into the capacitor, increasing its charge.
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A capacitor keeps electric energy stored while it is charged. Other options are incorrect because Sparks happen only when a very short, low‑resistance path lets a large voltage jump across a tiny gap; One might think the capacitor keeps its energy until someone charges it again.
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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.
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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.
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