A parallel-plate capacitor has circular plates of 7.90 cm radius and 1.20 mm separation. (a) Calculate the capacitance. ___________pF(b) What charge will appear on the plates if a potential difference of 136 V is applied? _____________C

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A parallel-plate capacitor has circular plates of 7.90 cm radius and 1.20 mm separation.

(a) Calculate the capacitance.
 ___________pF

(b) What charge will appear on the plates if a potential difference of 136 V is applied?
 _____________C
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