The formula for the energy stored in a capacitor is:
$E = \frac{1}{2}CV^2$
where $E$ is the energy, $C$ is the capacitance, and $V$ is the voltage. Plugging in the given values:
$E = \frac{1}{2}(160 \times 10^{-6} F)(1500 V)^2$
Now, we know that the capacitor
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