A parallel plate capacitor has a common plate area of $5 \times 10^{-8}\,\mathrm{m}^2$ and plate separation of $2 \times 10^3\,\mathrm{m}$, Assuming fre...

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Physics - 1998 Subject: Physics

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A parallel plate capacitor has a common plate area of $5 \times 10^{-8}\,\mathrm{m}^2$ and plate separation of $2 \times 10^3\,\mathrm{m}$, Assuming free space, What is the capacitance? [$\epsilon_o = 9.0 \times 10^{-12}\,\mathrm{C}^2\mathrm{N}^{-1}\mathrm{m}^{-2}$]

2.25 x 10-17F

4.50 x 10-17F

2.25 x 10-16F

4.50 x 10-16F

Answer Details

C = $\frac{ε_{o} A}{d}$