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Two parallel plate of area A and separated by two different dielectric as shown in the figure. The net capacitance is

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Options:
  • A 15ε0A4d
  • B 10ε0A7d
  • C 11ε0A5d
  • D 12ε0A3d
Solution:
1142 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: 15ε0A4d
Since, we know,

Capacitance of a parallel plate capacitance,

C=Kε0Ad

Where, symbols have their usual meaning.

In the given figure,

1Cnet=1C1+1C2=1K1ε0Ad/2+1K2ε0Ad/2

=13ε0Ad/2+15ε0Ad/2

=d6ε0A+d10ε0A=d2ε0A13+15

=8d15×2×ε0A=4d15ε0A

Thus, Cnet=15ε0A4d

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