The dielectric strength of air is 3.0*10^5 V/m. A parallel-plate air-capacitor has area 20 cm^2 and plate separation 0.10 mm. Find the maximum rms voltage of an AC source which can be safely connected to this capacitor.

Brendan Sellers

Brendan Sellers

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2023-02-21

The dielectric strength of air is 3.0*10^5 V/m. A parallel-plate air-capacitor has area 20 cm^2 and plate separation 0.10 mm. Find the maximum rms voltage of an AC source which can be safely connected to this capacitor.

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Joaquin Edwards

Joaquin Edwards

Beginner2023-02-22Added 6 answers

Potential difference across the capacitor = Ed
= 3 × 10 5 × 0.1 × 10 3 = 3 × 10 2 = 300   V Maximum rms voltage  = V 2 = 300 2 = 212 V

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