A ceramic capacitor has a value of C=10,000 pF. The capacitor consists of a dielectric disc between two paralell metal disc plates. The dielectric disc has a relative permittivity of 40 and a conductivity of 10-12 S/m. The diameter of the disc plates is 1 cm. The voltage across the plates is 100 V. Find the leakage current density in the dielectric in micro Amperes per square meter. Round off your answer to one decimal.

A ceramic capacitor has a value of C=10,000 pF. The capacitor consists of a dielectric disc between two paralell metal disc plates. The dielectric disc has a relative permittivity of 40 and a conductivity of 10-12 S/m. The diameter of the disc plates is 1 cm. The voltage across the plates is 100 V. Find the leakage current density in the dielectric in micro Amperes per square meter. Round off your answer to one decimal.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter28: Current And Resistance

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