The energy of a charged capacitor is given by the expression ($q$= charge on the conductor and $C$ = its capacity)

  • A

    $\frac{{{q^2}}}{{2C}}$

  • B

    $\frac{{{q^2}}}{C}$

  • C

    $2qC$

  • D

    $\frac{q}{{2{C^2}}}$

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