6. A parallel-plate capacitor with a plate separation of d has a capacitance C in the absence of dielectric. If the plates carry a surface charge density of 30 nC/m² and when the voltage of 150 volts is applied across the plates,determine the following: a. The uniform electric field in volt/meter b. The distance d between the plates in millimeter C. The capacitance C in microfarad d. The energy stored in the capacitor

6. A parallel-plate capacitor with a plate separation of d has a capacitance C in the absence of dielectric. If the plates carry a surface charge density of 30 nC/m² and when the voltage of 150 volts is applied across the plates,determine the following: a. The uniform electric field in volt/meter b. The distance d between the plates in millimeter C. The capacitance C in microfarad d. The energy stored in the capacitor

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Chapter8: Capacitance

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