Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780133923605
Author: Robert L. Boylestad
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 10, Problem 14P
Find the distance in micrometers between the plates of a parallel plate mica capacitor if the maximum voltage that can be applied across the capacitor is 1200 V. Assume a linear relationship between the breakdown strength and the thickness of the dielectric.
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Introductory Circuit Analysis (13th Edition)
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