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(a)
The capacitance of the three plate system
(a)
Answer to Problem 55AP
The capacitance of three plate system
Explanation of Solution
Below figure shows the arrangements of plates
Figure-(1)
Write the expression for capacitance connected in parallel.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Further solve the above equation.
Therefore, the capacitance of the three plate system
(b)
The charge on
(b)
Answer to Problem 55AP
The charge on
Explanation of Solution
Charge on capacitor
Write the expression for the charge on capacitors.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Therefore, the charge on
(c)
The capacitance of the four plate system
(c)
Answer to Problem 55AP
The capacitance of the four plate system
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for net capacitance.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
Further solving the above equation.
Therefore, the capacitance of the four plate system
(d)
The charge on
(d)
Answer to Problem 55AP
The charge on
Explanation of Solution
Write the expression for the net charge on capacitors.
Here,
Conclusion:
Substitute
The charge on
Therefore, charge on
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