The leaf of a corn plant has a resistance of 2.0M Ohms, as measured between two electrodes placed 30cm apart along the leaf. The leaf has a width of 3.5cm, a thickness of 0.2mm, and a length of 40cm. Its top & bottom surfaces are shaped like flat plates. The fluid within the leaf is mostly water. What is its capacitance? A) 8.85picoF B) 0.049 micro F C) 495600 F D) 80F

The leaf of a corn plant has a resistance of 2.0M Ohms, as measured between two electrodes placed 30cm apart along the leaf. The leaf has a width of 3.5cm, a thickness of 0.2mm, and a length of 40cm. Its top & bottom surfaces are shaped like flat plates. The fluid within the leaf is mostly water. What is its capacitance? A) 8.85picoF B) 0.049 micro F C) 495600 F D) 80F

Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity

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Chapter20: Capacitance In Ac Circuits

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Problem 5PP: Three capacitors having capacitance values of 20F,40F, and 50F are connected in parallel to a 60 -...

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