Part A

A parallel$-$plate capacitor is made from two aluminum$-$foil sheets, each $6\mathrm{.}6cm$ wide and $5\mathrm{.}8m$ long. Between the sheets is a Teflon strip of the same width and length that is $3\mathrm{.}4{10}^{-2}mm$ thick.$\text{'}$

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SOLUTION

Fint, determine the exprotance:

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capacitance of this capacitor?

$($The dielectric constant of Teflon is $2\mathrm{.}1.)$

Express your answer in microfarads.

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