$A$ capacitor of capacitance $C$ has charge $Q$ and energy stored in it is $W$. If the charge is increased to $3Q$, the energy stored in the capacitor $W'$ will be

  • A
    $9W$
  • B
    $3W$
  • C
    $\frac{W}{3}$
  • D
    $\frac{W}{6}$

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