A Parallel-Plate Capacitor Has Dimensions 3

question 59

Multiple Choice

A parallel-plate capacitor has dimensions 3.8 cm × 4 cm.The plates are separated by a 1.12-mm thickness of paper (dielectric constant κ = 3.7) .What is the charge that can be stored on this capacitor,when connected to a 1.2-V battery? (ε₀ = 8.85 × 10−¹² C²/N⋅m²)

• A) 15.2 × 10−¹² C
• B) 2.7 × 10−¹² C
• C) 2.7 × 10−¹¹ C
• D) 5.3 × 10−¹¹ C
• E) ​53.4 × 10−¹¹ C

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