The mean electric energy density between the plates of a charged capacitor is (here $q$ = charge on the capacitor and $A$ = area of the capacitor plate).

  • A
    $\frac{q^2}{2\varepsilon_0 A^2}$
  • B
    $\frac{q}{2\varepsilon_0 A^2}$
  • C
    $\frac{q^2}{2\varepsilon_0 A}$
  • D
    None of the above

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