Question : In a parallel plate capacitor the potential difference of 100 V is maintained between the plates. If the distance between the plates be 5 mm, what is the electric field at points A and B?
Doubt by Angad
Solution :
We know, the electric field between the plates of capacitor is uniform so the value of electric field at point A and B will remain the same.
The magnitude of electric field is given by
Electric field = Potential / Distance
We know, the electric field between the plates of capacitor is uniform so the value of electric field at point A and B will remain the same.
The magnitude of electric field is given by
Electric field = Potential / Distance
Here,
V = 100 V
V = 100 V
d = 5 mm
= 5×10-3 m
EA=EB=100/(5×10-3)
EA=EB=(100×103)/5
EA=EB=20×103 V/m
EA=EB=2×104 V/m