A Parallel-Plate Capacitor Has a Plate Separation of 5

question 8

Multiple Choice

A parallel-plate capacitor has a plate separation of 5.0 cm. If the potential difference between the plates is 2000 V, with the top plate at the higher potential, what is the electric field between the plates?

• A)100 N/C upward
• B)100 N/C downward
• C)4000 N/C downward
• D)40000 N/C upward
• E)40000 N/C downward

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