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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 3 Objective Question

Question

Capacitor with air: 3.0 µF. Dielectric constant 2.8 inserted. New capacitance?
Options
A 9.0 µF
B 8.4 µF
Correct Answer
C 8.0 µF
D 9.4 µF
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C = κ C₀ = 2.8 × 3.0 = 8.4 µF.

Hint

C = κC₀.

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