Concept explainers
(a)
The capacitance of the Earth-cloud system.
(a)
Answer to Problem 70GP
The capacitance of Earth cloud system is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The area of the surface is
The distance between the Earth and cloud is
The permittivity of space is
Formula used:
The capacitance of the Earth-cloud system is,
Calculation:
Substituting the given values
Conclusion:
Thus, the capacitance of Earth cloud system is
(b)
The charge stored in the capacitor.
(b)
Answer to Problem 70GP
The charge stored in the capacitor is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The capacitance is
The voltage is
Formula used:
The charge stored in the capacitor,
Calculation:
Substituting the given values,
Conclusion:
Thus, the charge stored in the capacitor is
(c)
The energy stored in the capacitor.
(c)
Answer to Problem 70GP
The charge stored in the capacitor is
Explanation of Solution
Given info:
The capacitance is
The voltage is
Formula used:
The energy stored in the capacitor,
Calculation:
Substituting the given values,
Conclusion:
Thus, the energy stored in the capacitor is
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