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Chapter 24, Problem 1DQ(choose chapter or problem)
Problem 1DQ
Equation (24.2) shows that the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor becomes larger as the plate separation decreases. However, there is a practical limit to how small
can be made, which places limits on how large
can be. Explain what sets the limit on
(Hint: What happens to the magnitude of the electric field as \(d \rightarrow 0\)?)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
d-0
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QUESTION:
Problem 1DQ
Equation (24.2) shows that the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor becomes larger as the plate separation decreases. However, there is a practical limit to how small
can be made, which places limits on how large
can be. Explain what sets the limit on
(Hint: What happens to the magnitude of the electric field as \(d \rightarrow 0\)?)
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
d-0
ANSWER:
Solution 1DQ
Step 1:
The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by.
C = =
0
0 =Electric constant