Practice question
Question
A parallel plate capacitor with \( C = 70 \, \text{pF} \) in air has a dielectric (\( K = 5 \))
inserted fully between plates. What is the new capacitance?
Explanation
**Potential difference increase** statement with constant charge is incorrect; V decreases when K>1 inserted. If slab inserted while maintaining constant charge, E reduces to E₀/K, V = E d reduces. If battery connected maintaining constant V, E stays V/d, D = ε E increases, Q increases K times. C' = K C = 5 × 70 = 350 pF . Using V = kQ/r, U = k q₁q₂/r, E = -dV/dr, C = ε₀A/d, 1/C_eq series, C_eq = ΣC parallel, U = ½ C V² and common potential V = Q_total/C_total, result 350 pF follows, reflecting potential-capacitance relations.
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