Example 26.1 Parallel-Plate CapacitorProblem A parallel-plate capacitor has an area A = 2.00 x 104 m² and a plate separation d = 1.73 mm. Findits capacitance.Strategy Use Equation 26.3.SolutionFrom Equation 26.3, we find the following.2.00 x 10-4 m2C == (8.85 x 10-12 C²/N · m²)1.73 х 10-3 пPpFExercise 26.1Hints: Getting Started | I'm StuckIf the plate separation is increased to 7.90 mm, find the capacitance.C =pF

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Example 26.1 Parallel-Plate Capacitor
Problem A parallel-plate capacitor has an area A = 2.00 x 104 m² and a plate separation d = 1.73 mm. Find
its capacitance.
Strategy Use Equation 26.3.
Solution
From Equation 26.3, we find the following.
2.00 x 10-4 m2
C =
= (8.85 x 10-12 C²/N · m²)
1.73 х 10-3 п
P
pF
Exercise 26.1
Hints: Getting Started | I'm Stuck
If the plate separation is increased to 7.90 mm, find the capacitance.
C =
pF

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