A parallel plate air capacitor has a capacitance of 15.0 F. What is the capacitance if the area of the plates is decreased to one-half its original value while keeping all other factors constant?

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A parallel plate air capacitor has a capacitance of 15.0 F. What is the capacitance if the area of the plates is decreased to one-half its original value while keeping all other factors constant?

 

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