Solution Found!

A parallel-plate capacitor is made from two aluminum-foil

Chapter 20, Problem 53P

(choose chapter or problem)

Get Unlimited Answers
QUESTION:

Problem 53P

A parallel-plate capacitor is made from two aluminum-foil sheets, each 6.3 cm wide and 5.4 m long. Between the sheets is a Teflon strip of the same width and length that is 0.035 mm thick. What is the capacitance of this capacitor? (The dielectric constant of Teflon is 2.1.)

Questions & Answers

QUESTION:

Problem 53P

A parallel-plate capacitor is made from two aluminum-foil sheets, each 6.3 cm wide and 5.4 m long. Between the sheets is a Teflon strip of the same width and length that is 0.035 mm thick. What is the capacitance of this capacitor? (The dielectric constant of Teflon is 2.1.)

ANSWER:

Step 1 of 2:-

Here, we have to find the capacitance of the capacitor.

The length and breadth of the plates of the parallel plate capacitor are,

.

The area of the plate is,

   .

The gap between the plates filled with teflon strip is,

.

Add to cart


Study Tools You Might Need

Not The Solution You Need? Search for Your Answer Here:

×

Login

Login or Sign up for access to all of our study tools and educational content!

Forgot password?
Register Now

×

Register

Sign up for access to all content on our site!

Or login if you already have an account

×

Reset password

If you have an active account we’ll send you an e-mail for password recovery

Or login if you have your password back