1. Two parallel plates of area A=0.01 m² are separated by a distance d=5x10 m. The region between these plates is filled with dielectric material of k= 3 and the plates are given equal but opposite charges of 2 micro coulomb. (a) What is the capacitance of this capacitor? (b) Find the potential difference between the plates?

1. Two parallel plates of area A=0.01 m² are separated by a distance d=5x10 m. The region between these plates is filled with dielectric material of k= 3 and the plates are given equal but opposite charges of 2 micro coulomb. (a) What is the capacitance of this capacitor? (b) Find the potential difference between the plates?

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

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Chapter19: Capacitors

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Problem 3RQ: A capacitor uses air as a dielectric and has a capacitance of 3 F. A dielectric material is inserted...

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