A capacitor consists of two similar, square, aluminium plates, each 154.5 mm x 154.5 mm, mounted parallel and opposite each other. The distance between the plates is 2.0 mm and the dielectric is mica of relative permittivity 7.0. If the plates are connected to a circuit which provides a constant current of 5 µA, how long will it take the potential difference of the plates to change by 211.1 V? Give your answer in milli-seconds, correct to 4 decimal places. Answer:

A capacitor consists of two similar, square, aluminium plates, each 154.5 mm x 154.5 mm, mounted parallel and opposite each other. The distance between the plates is 2.0 mm and the dielectric is mica of relative permittivity 7.0. If the plates are connected to a circuit which provides a constant current of 5 µA, how long will it take the potential difference of the plates to change by 211.1 V? Give your answer in milli-seconds, correct to 4 decimal places. Answer:

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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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