The Capacitance of a Parallel-Plate Capacitor Is 24 μF When

question 15

Multiple Choice

The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is 24 μF when the plates are separated by a material of dielectric constant 2.0. If this material is removed, leaving air between the plates, and the separation between the plates is tripled, the capacitance is

• A) unchanged.
• B) 16 μF.
• C) 36 μF.
• D) 0.14 mF.
• E) 4.0 μF.

---

Definitions:

Production Increases

A rise in the amount of goods and services produced by a company, often achieved through enhanced efficiency or expanded capacity.

Total Variable Costs

The sum of all costs that vary with the level of production or service delivery, such as materials and labor.

Activity Level

A measure of the amount of work or output produced in a specific period, often used in cost accounting to allocate variable costs.

Qualitative Information

Information that is descriptive and subjective, often relating to opinions, judgments, or non-measurable factors.