A potential difference of 2-V is applied between two large parallel metal plates separated by a distance of 2.0 mm The strength of the electric field between the plates is: O 1000 V/m 6000 V/m 20 V/m zero

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A potential difference of 2-V is applied between two large parallel metal plates separated by a distance of 2.0 mm. The strength of the electric field between the plates is:

- ○ 1000 V/m
- ○ 6000 V/m
- ○ 20 V/m
- ○ zero

**Explanation:**

This question concerns the calculation of the electric field between two parallel plates when a voltage is applied. The electric field (\(E\)) in such a scenario is given by the formula:

\[ E = \frac{V}{d} \]

where \(V\) is the potential difference (voltage) and \(d\) is the separation distance between the plates.

Given:
- \(V = 2\) V
- \(d = 2.0\) mm = 0.002 m

Plug the values into the formula:

\[ E = \frac{2}{0.002} = 1000 \text{ V/m}\]

Thus, the strength of the electric field between the plates is 1000 V/m.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** A potential difference of 2-V is applied between two large parallel metal plates separated by a distance of 2.0 mm. The strength of the electric field between the plates is: - ○ 1000 V/m - ○ 6000 V/m - ○ 20 V/m - ○ zero **Explanation:** This question concerns the calculation of the electric field between two parallel plates when a voltage is applied. The electric field (\(E\)) in such a scenario is given by the formula: \[ E = \frac{V}{d} \] where \(V\) is the potential difference (voltage) and \(d\) is the separation distance between the plates. Given: - \(V = 2\) V - \(d = 2.0\) mm = 0.002 m Plug the values into the formula: \[ E = \frac{2}{0.002} = 1000 \text{ V/m}\] Thus, the strength of the electric field between the plates is 1000 V/m.
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