Q. When a potential difference of V is applied to the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor, the plates carry a surface charge density of 15 nC/cm2. Assuming the distance between the plates is 6µm, calculate the applied V to the plates?

Q. When a potential difference of V is applied to the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor, the plates carry a surface charge density of 15 nC/cm2. Assuming the distance between the plates is 6µm, calculate the applied V to the plates?

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