A 2.12 nF parallel plate capacitor has plates of area 0.0049 m2 and plate separation 0.01 cm. What is the dielectric constant of the insulator that is between its plates?

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Problem 26P: A 60.0-pF vacuum capacitor has a plate area of 0.010 m2. What is the separation between its plates?
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A 2.12 nF parallel plate capacitor has plates of area 0.0049 m2 and plate separation 0.01 cm. What is the dielectric constant of the insulator that is between its plates?

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