A capacitor is made with a polymeric dielectric having an e, of 2.26 and a dielectric breakdown strength of 50 kV/cm. The permittivity of free space is 8.85 pF/m. If the rectangular plates of the capacitor have a width of 20 cm and a length of 40 cm, then the maximum electric charge in the capacitor is

A capacitor is made with a polymeric dielectric having an e, of 2.26 and a dielectric breakdown strength of 50 kV/cm. The permittivity of free space is 8.85 pF/m. If the rectangular plates of the capacitor have a width of 20 cm and a length of 40 cm, then the maximum electric charge in the capacitor is

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