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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 18 Objective Question

Question

If a parallel plate capacitor of plate area 2m² and plate separation 1m stores a charge of 1.77×10⁻¹¹C, what is the voltage across the capacitor?
Options
A 1V
Correct Answer
B 2V
C 3V
D 4V
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C = ε0A/d = 8.85×10⁻¹²×2/1 ≈ 1.77×10⁻¹¹F, and V = Q/C = 1.77×10⁻¹¹/1.77×10⁻¹¹ = 1V.

Hint

Compute C from the plate geometry first, then use V = Q/C.

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