A parallel-plate capacitor initially has Quartz between its plates and carries charge ±Q. A different dielectric is then inserted between theplates without changing the charge. If the energy stored in the capacitor decreases to 72% of its initial value, what is the value of x for thenew dielectric?K =

The dielectric constant (k) of the new material should be approximately 6.25. Explanation:The energy…

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