Consider the parallel-plate capacitor formed by the Earth and a cloud layer as described in Problem 16.23.

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Consider the parallel-plate capacitor formed by the Earth and a cloud layer as described in Problem 16.23. Assume this capacitor will discharge (i.e., produce lightning) when the electric field strength between the plates reaches 3.0 x 106 N/C. What is the energy released if the capacitor discharges completely during a lightning strike?

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College Physics

ISBN: 978-0495113690

7th Edition

Authors: Raymond A. Serway, Jerry S. Faughn, Chris Vuille, Charles A. Bennett

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