A capacitor has two dielectrics 2 mm and 3 mm thick. The relative permittivities of these dielectrics are 2 and 4 respectively. Calculate the potential gradient along the dielectrics if a p.d of 1000 V is applied between the plates.

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A capacitor has two dielectrics 2 mm and 3 mm thick. The relative permittivities of these dielectrics are 2 and 4 respectively. Calculate the potential gradient along the dielectrics if a p.d of 1000 V is applied between the plates.

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