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I'm confused about the formulas..
the first formula is
PE = 1/2*C*V^2
and the second formula is
PE = 1/2*(Q^2 / C)
I believe the 2nd formula is obtained by just inserting V = Q /C to the first formula...
Anyways..how come increasing capacitance decreases energy in the 2nd formula but increases energy in the 1st formula?
the first formula is
PE = 1/2*C*V^2
and the second formula is
PE = 1/2*(Q^2 / C)
I believe the 2nd formula is obtained by just inserting V = Q /C to the first formula...
Anyways..how come increasing capacitance decreases energy in the 2nd formula but increases energy in the 1st formula?