In an oscillating $LC$ circuit,the total stored energy is $U$ and the maximum charge on the capacitor is $Q$. When the charge on the capacitor is $\frac{Q}{2}$,the energy stored in the inductor is:

  • A
    $\frac{U}{2}$
  • B
    $\frac{U}{4}$
  • C
    $\frac{4}{3} U$
  • D
    $\frac{3U}{4}$

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