Measure the capcitance of the capacitor if the space between the plates is filled with air. 2. Find the amount of charge that will appear on the plates if potential difference of 150V is applied. 3. If the distance between the plates is 3.0 times the old distance and wax is inserted the new capacitance becomes double of the old capacitance. Find the dielectric constant of the wax.

Measure the capcitance of the capacitor if the space between the plates is filled with air. 2. Find the amount of charge that will appear on the plates if potential difference of 150V is applied. 3. If the distance between the plates is 3.0 times the old distance and wax is inserted the new capacitance becomes double of the old capacitance. Find the dielectric constant of the wax.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers

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Chapter25: Capacitance And Dielectrics

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Problem 5P: A variable air capacitor used in a radio tuning circuit is made of N semicircular plates, each of...

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