Part A A 430 pF capacitor consists of two 18-cm-radius circular plates, insulated with polystyrene. Find the thickness of the polystyrene. Express your answer in millimeters d = mm Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again Part B Find the capacitor's working voltage. Express your answer in volts. V = V Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again

Part A A 430 pF capacitor consists of two 18-cm-radius circular plates, insulated with polystyrene. Find the thickness of the polystyrene. Express your answer in millimeters d = mm Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again Part B Find the capacitor's working voltage. Express your answer in volts. V = V Submit Previous Answers Request Answer X Incorrect; Try Again

University Physics Volume 2

18th Edition

ISBN:9781938168161

Author:OpenStax

Publisher:OpenStax

Chapter8: Capacitance

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 84CP: A capacitor has parallel plates of area 12 cm2 separated by 2.0 mm. The space between the plates is...

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