A capacitor is made with a dielectric layer of mylar film that is 12μm thick. The effective area of the film and conducting plates is 0.1m². K-value for mylar film is 3.1.   What is the capacitance rating of the device?

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A capacitor is made with a dielectric layer of mylar film that is 12μm thick. The effective area of the film and conducting plates is 0.1m². K-value for mylar film is 3.1.

 

What is the capacitance rating of the device?

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