If the separation between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor is 2 mm, what is the minimum voltage that needs to be applied in order to create electric sparks ? O 3x 10°6 V 6 x 10^6 V O 3000 V 6000 V

If the separation between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor is 2 mm, what is the minimum voltage that needs to be applied in order to create electric sparks ? O 3x 10°6 V 6 x 10^6 V O 3000 V 6000 V

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Chapter8: Capacitance

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create electric sparks ?
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6х 1046 V
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