In Finn's physics lab there are two capacitors. The capacitors are identical for the most part, but one is empty and the other one is filled up with a dielectric material (k=6.7). Finn connects the empty capacitor to a 9 V battery. How much voltage should be applied across the plates of the other capacitor so that both store the same amount of electric potential energy?

In Finn's physics lab there are two capacitors. The capacitors are identical for the most part, but one is empty and the other one is filled up with a dielectric material (k=6.7). Finn connects the empty capacitor to a 9 V battery. How much voltage should be applied across the plates of the other capacitor so that both store the same amount of electric potential energy?

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

Section: Chapter Questions

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