Question: A parallel - plate air capacitor is made from two plates 0 . 1 9 5 mm square, spaced 0 . 7 9 0 cmcm

A parallel-plate air capacitor is made from two plates 0.195 mm square, spaced 0.790 cmcm apart. It is connected to a 120 VV battery. If the plates are pulled apart to a separation of 1.58 cmcm, suppose the battery remains connected while the plates are pulled apart.
Part A
What is the capacitance?
Express your answer in picofarads.

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