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(a)
Calculate the capacitance of the capacitor.
(a)
Answer to Problem 40P
The capacitance of the capacitor is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Write the expression for the capacitance.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the capacitance of the capacitor is
(b)
Calculate the voltage between the plates.
(b)
Answer to Problem 40P
The voltage between the plates is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Consider the expression for the charge density.
Re-arrange the equation.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the voltage between the plates is
(c)
Calculate the force with which plates attract each other.
(c)
Answer to Problem 40P
The required force is
Explanation of Solution
Calculation:
Write the expression for the force.
Substitute
Conclusion:
Thus, the required force is
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