A) A solid specimen of dielectric, dielectric constant of 4.5, shown in the figure has an internal void of thickness 1mm. The specimen is 1cm thick and is subjected to a voltage of 100 kV(rms). If the void is filled with air and if the breakdown strength of air can be taken as 35 kV(peak)/cm, find the voltage at which an internal discharge can occur. 100KV (RMS) Ilmm 10 mm

A) A solid specimen of dielectric, dielectric constant of 4.5, shown in the figure has an internal void of thickness 1mm. The specimen is 1cm thick and is subjected to a voltage of 100 kV(rms). If the void is filled with air and if the breakdown strength of air can be taken as 35 kV(peak)/cm, find the voltage at which an internal discharge can occur. 100KV (RMS) Ilmm 10 mm

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Chapter25: Surge, Spike, And Lightning Protection

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