The Square Plates of a 5000-PF Parallel-Plate Capacitor Measure 50 $0.23 \mathrm {~mm}$

question 48

Multiple Choice

The square plates of a 5000-pF parallel-plate capacitor measure 50 mm by 50 mm and are separated by a dielectric that is $0.23 \mathrm {~mm}$ thickand totally fills the region between the plates.The voltage rating (the maximum safe voltage) of the capacitor is $400 \mathrm {~V}$ What is the maximum energy that can be stored in this capacitor without damaging it? (ε₀ = 8.85 × 10^-12 C²/N ∙ m²)

• A)0.40 mJ
• B)0.50 mJ
• C)0.60 mJ
• D)0.70 mJ
• E)0.80 mJ