The square plates of the capacitor have sides " " and are a distance "d" apart. A material of dielectric constant "K" is inserted a distance "x" into of the capacitor. Obtain 1) II) IV) The equivalent capacitance of this device for: l=10 cm, x=4 cm, d=8 mm, k=5. The energy stored in the capacitor for: l=10 cm, x=4 cm, d=8 mm, k=5, AV=1000 V The force vector exerted on the dielectric, assuming a constant potential difference "AV", neglect friction as it is very small. Evaluate the magnitude of the force, for: 1=5 cm, AV=2 000 volts, d=2 mm, and K=4.5. Hot T H AV

The square plates of the capacitor have sides " " and are a distance "d" apart. A material of dielectric constant "K" is inserted a distance "x" into of the capacitor. Obtain 1) II) IV) The equivalent capacitance of this device for: l=10 cm, x=4 cm, d=8 mm, k=5. The energy stored in the capacitor for: l=10 cm, x=4 cm, d=8 mm, k=5, AV=1000 V The force vector exerted on the dielectric, assuming a constant potential difference "AV", neglect friction as it is very small. Evaluate the magnitude of the force, for: 1=5 cm, AV=2 000 volts, d=2 mm, and K=4.5. Hot T H AV

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

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