Will it do anything to damage my ipad, if I use a 5 watt charger on it? Will it shorten the battery?

Will this damage my ipad?

As others have mentioned here, get the appropriate charger for the device. I believe only the 12W charger is now available from Apple (I don't see the 10W mentioned on their website/store).
Charging an iPad with a 5W charger is like filling a water bucket using a squirt gun. There's not enough current to fill the battery properly and the charger will be overworked.
On the other hand, charging an iPad with the 10W or 12W charger is like filling the same water bucket using a garden hose. More efficient and less strain on the source.

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  • When will Apple give the Battery Percentage option for the iPod?

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    What will happen to the battery if i let my Ipod touch 4th Gen charging for 8 hours?I'm editing and fixing my ITunes in my P.C,and It's two days old.Thank you.

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