The electric field strength between the plates of a simple air capacitor is equal to the voltage across the plates divided by the distance between them. When a voltage of is put across the plates of such a capacitor an electric field strength of

The formula for the separation between the plates, d = V/E and d = 1.02 mm

Explanation:

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The electric field strength between the plates of a simple air Capacitor is equal to the voltage across the plates divided by the distance between them When a voltage of 112. V is put across the plates of such a capacitor an electric field strength of 1.1 kV/cm is measured. Write an equation that will let you calculate the distance d between the plates. Your equation should contain only symbols. Be sure you define each symbol

Solution

The electric field strength between the plates of a simple air capacitor is given by E = V/d where V = electric potential between the plates and d = separation between the plates.

Making d the separation between the plates subject of the formula, we have

d = V/E

Since V = 112 V and E = 1.1 kV/cm = 1100 V/cm

Substituting the values of the variables into the equation, we have

d = V/E

d = 112 V/1100 V/cm

d = 0.102 cm

d = 1.02 mm

So, the formula for the separation between the plates, d = V/E and d = 1.02 mm.

the independent variable, the one that is intentionally manipulated, is whether or not the car hits the barrier.

the dependent variable, the one that you measure the response in, is the distance that the washers travel.