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Chapter 24, Problem 59P
(II) Two different dielectrics fill the space between the plates of a parallel-plate capacitor as shown in Fig. 24–31. Determine a formula for the capacitance in terms of K1, K2, the area A, of the plates, and the separation d1 = d2 = d/2. [Hint: Can you consider this capacitor as two capacitors in series or in parallel?]
FIGURE 24–31
Problems 60 and 61.
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