A capacitor of C = 12 microfards, with square shaped parallel plates, it is required in an electrical application.   If a dielectric material of thickness 0.5mm and relative permittivity = 7.5 is available, determine the dimensions of the sides of the plates?

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If a dielectric material of thickness 0.5mm and relative permittivity = 7.5 is available, determine the dimensions of the sides of the plates?

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