A parallel-plate air capacitor is made by using two plates 16 cm square, spaced 4.7 mm apart.

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A parallel-plate air capacitor is made by using two plates 16 cm square, spaced 4.7 mm apart. It is connected to a 12-V battery.
(a) What is the capacitance?
(b) What is the charge on each plate?
(c) What is the electric field between the plates?
(d) What is the energy stored in the Capacitor?
(e) If the battery is disconnected and then the plates are pulled apart to a separation of 9.4 mm, what are the answers to parts (a)-(d)?
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Heat Transfer

ISBN: 978-0073529363

10th edition

Authors: Jack Holman

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