Capacitance

Use the equations and steps below to drive the following capacitance equations.

Use Gauss’ Law to find the electric field between the plates.

Find the electric potential difference across the plates.

Solve for the capacitance.

Answers are on your flowchart.

References:

• Electric Field - See your notes
  
• Potential Difference - See your notes

Solution

References:

• Electric Field - See your notes
  
• Potential Difference - See your notes

Solution

References:

• Electric Field - See your notes
  
• Potential Difference - See your notes

Solution

Solution

References:

• Electric Field - See your notes
  
• Potential Difference - See your notes

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