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What has a larger capacitance, an aluminum sphere with a 10 cm diameter or one with a 100 cm diameter? 10 cm O 100 cm O They are both the same. cannot be determined

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

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Chapter20: Electric Potential And Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 4OQ: By what factor is the capacitance of a metal sphere multiplied if its volume is tripled? (a) 3 (b)...

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What has a larger capacitance, an aluminum sphere
with a 10 cm diameter or one with a 100 cm
diameter?
10 cm
100 cm
They are both the same.
cannot be determined

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