A capacitor has two dielectrics 1 mm and 2 mm thick.The relative permittivities of these dielectrics are 3 and 6 respectively.Calculate the potential gradient along the dielectrics if a.p.d. of 1000 V is applied between the plates.

A capacitor has two dielectrics 1 mm and 2 mm thick.The relative permittivities of these dielectrics are 3 and 6 respectively.Calculate the potential gradient along the dielectrics if a.p.d. of 1000 V is applied between the plates.

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