EBK COLLEGE PHYSICS
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ISBN: 9780321989246
Author: Knight
Publisher: PEARSON CO
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Chapter 21, Problem 39P
A parallel-plate capacitor is charged by a 12.0 V battery, then the battery is removed.
a. What is the potential difference between the plates after the battery is disconnected?
b. What is the potential difference between the plates after a sheet of Teflon is inserted between them?
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