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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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A parallel plate capacitor has an area of 2000cm², plates 1cm apart. Original V₀ = 3000V, drops to 1000V when dielectric inserted. Compute the electric intensity E after insertion.
Options
A 7.0×10^5 V/m
B 6.0×10^5 V/m
C 1.3×10^5 V/m
D 1.0×10^5 V/m
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

E = V/d = 1000/0.01 = 1.0×10^5 V/m.

Hint

Electric field between plates is E = V/d.

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