Question

A parallel-plate air capacitor with a capacitance of 260 pF has a charge of magnitude 0.155 μC on each plate. The plates have a separation of 0.313 mm. What is the potential difference between the plates?

Answer 1

Answer:

The potential difference between the plates is 596.2 volts.

Explanation:

Given that,

Capacitance $C=260\ pF$

Charge $q=0.155\ \mu\ C$

Separation of plates = 0.313 mm

We need to calculate the potential difference between the plates

Using formula of potential difference

$V= \dfrac{Q}{C}$

Where, Q = charge

C = capacitance

Put the value into the formula

$V=\dfrac{0.155\times10^{-6}}{260\times10^{-12}}$

$V=596.2\ volts$

Hence,The potential difference between the plates is 596.2 volts.