In a charged capacitor, the energy is stored in :
the positive charges
the negative charges
the field between the plates
both 'a' and 'b'

the positive charges

the field between the plates

both 'a' and 'b'

the negative charges

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Electrostatic energy of a condenser lies in the field in between the plates of the condenser.

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Electrostatic energy of a condenser lies in the field in between the plates of the condenser.

In a charged capacitor, the energy is stored in :
the positive charges
the negative charges
the field between the plates
both 'a' and 'b'