College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
College Physics: A Strategic Approach (4th Edition)
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780134609034
Author: Randall D. Knight (Professor Emeritus), Brian Jones, Stuart Field
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20, Problem 31P

A parallel-plate capacitor is constructed of two square plates, size L × L, separated by distance d. The plates are given charge ±Q. What is the ratio Ef/Ei of the final electric field strength Ef to the initial electric field strength Ei if:

a. Q is doubled?

b. L is doubled?

c. d is doubled?

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