a) Compute the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor with plates 10 cm by 20 cm and separation of 5 mm if the dielectrie are (i) an air dielectric, (ii) a ceramic dielectric with permittivity of 7500. b) For the arrangement shown in figure 1, find 2 µF (i) the equi valent capacitance of the circuit, 15 µF (ii) the voltage across QR, and R (ii) the charge on each capacitor. 3 µF 240 V Figure 1

a) Compute the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor with plates 10 cm by 20 cm and separation of 5 mm if the dielectrie are (i) an air dielectric, (ii) a ceramic dielectric with permittivity of 7500. b) For the arrangement shown in figure 1, find 2 µF (i) the equi valent capacitance of the circuit, 15 µF (ii) the voltage across QR, and R (ii) the charge on each capacitor. 3 µF 240 V Figure 1

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Chapter20: Capacitance In Ac Circuits

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