Answer:
U₂ = (kϵ₀AV²)/2d
Explanation:
The energy stored in a capacitor is given by (1/2) (CV²)
Energy in the capacitor initially
U = CV²/2
V = voltage across the plates of the capacitor
C = capacitance of the capacitor
But the capacitance of a capacitor depends on the geometry of the capacitor is given by
C = ϵA/d
ϵ = Absolute permissivity of the dielectric material
ϵ = kϵ₀
where k = dielectric constant
ϵ₀ = permissivity of free space/air/vacuum
A = Cross sectional Area of the capacitor
d = separation between the capacitor
So,
U₂ = CV²/2
Substituting for C
U₂ = ϵAV²/2d
The dielectric material has a dielectric constant of k
ϵ = kϵ₀
U₂ = (kϵ₀AV²)/2d