If stranded energy remains after disconnection, where is it stored?

• A. In the radiators
• B. In the battery or capacitors
• C. In the fuel line
• D. In the tires

Answer: (B)

Stranded energy after disconnection is the electrical energy that remains stored in components designed to hold a charge. In electric vehicles, the main places where this energy sits are the high‑voltage battery pack and the capacitors in the drive system. The battery stores chemical energy and continuously supplies electrical energy, so it can still be charged up even after the system is disconnected. Capacitors store electrical energy directly and can retain a charge for some time, keeping parts of the circuit energized. These storage elements are the reason why energy can linger after disconnection.

Radiators carry heat in coolant, fuel lines hold chemical energy in the fuel but not electrical energy, and tires store virtually no electrical energy in normal terms (aside from minor kinetic energy if the vehicle is moving). So the correct answer points to the battery or capacitors.