A Parallel-Plate Capacitor Has Dimensions 4

question 46

Multiple Choice

A parallel-plate capacitor has dimensions 4.0 cm × 5.0 cm.The plates are separated by a 1.0-mm thickness of paper (dielectric constant κ = 3.7) .What is the charge that can be stored on this capacitor,when connected to a 6.0-V battery? (ε₀ = 8.85 × 10−¹² C²/N⋅m²)

• A) 4.8 × 10−⁹ C
• B) 4.8 × 10−¹¹ C
• C) 9.8 × 10−¹¹ C
• D) 3.9 × 10−¹⁰ C

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