Answer:
The maximum energy that can be stored in the capacitor is 6.62 x 10⁻⁵ J
Explanation:
Given that,
dielectric constant k = 5.5
the area of each plate, A = 0.034 m²
separating distance, d = 2.0 mm = 2 x 10⁻³ m
magnitude of the electric field = 200 kN/C
Capacitance of the capacitor is calculated as follows;
[tex]C = \frac{k \epsilon A}{d} = \frac{5.5*8.85*10^{-12}*0.034}{2*10^{-3}} = 8.275 *10^{-10} \ F[/tex]
Maximum potential difference:
V = E x d
V = 200000 x 2 x 10⁻³ = 400 V
Maximum energy that can be stored in the capacitor:
E = ¹/₂CV²
E = ¹/₂ x 8.275 x 10⁻¹⁰ x (400)²
E = 6.62 x 10⁻⁵ J
Therefore, the maximum energy that can be stored in the capacitor is 6.62 x 10⁻⁵ J
