Dielectric Breakdown
26. Capacitors & Dielectrics / Dielectric Breakdown / Problem 1
A researcher is testing an experimental air-gap capacitor to determine its maximum charge capacity before electrical breakdown. The capacitor plates have an area of 9.2 cm² each. If the electric field strength at which dry air breaks down is 4.0 x 10⁶ V/m, determine the amount of charge that can be placed on the capacitor.
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