Using a charging or discharging capacitor, define displacement current and briefly describe Maxwell's argument for why displacement current should exist between the plates of a charging/discharging capacitor. A sketch is recommended as part of your explanation. Please include a sketch

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Using a charging or discharging capacitor, define displacement current and briefly describe Maxwell's argument for why displacement current should exist between the plates of a charging/discharging capacitor. A sketch is recommended as part of your explanation.

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