Multiple Choice
A parallel plate capacitor has a paper dielectric having dielectric strength 8.0 kV/mm and dielectric constant 3.0. The plate area is 3000 cm2 and the plate separation is 0.50 mm. What is the highest voltage that can be applied to this capacitor before breakdown occurs?
A) 15 V
B) 1.2 × 102 V
C) 4.0 × 102 V
D) 4.0 × 103V
E) 1.2 × 104 V
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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