Dielectrics: A parallel-plate capacitor has a capacitance of 10 mF and charged with a 20-V power supply. The power supply is then removed and a dielectric material of dielectric constant 4.0 is used to fill the space between the plates. How much energy is now stored by the capacitor?
A) 250 mJ
B) 125 mJ
C) 500 mJ
D) 62.5 mJ
E) 1200 mJ
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