In which of the following forms is the energy of a charged capacitor stored?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Electric field
NCERT (2026-27):
Energy Stored in a Capacitor – “Since electrostatic force is conservative, this work is stored in the form of potential energy of the system. … When the capacitor discharges, this stored-up energy is released. It is possible to view the potential energy of the capacitor as ‘stored’ in the electric field between the plates.”