Question
Physics Question on Capacitors and Capacitance
A parallel plate capacitor consists of two square metal plates 5.0 cm of side and separated by 1 cm. A sulphur slab of thickness 5 mm is placed on the lower plate. What will be the capacitance of the capacitor? (Dielectric constant of sulphur = 4)
A
2.5×10-12 F
B
3.5×10-12 F
C
4.5×10-12 F
D
5.5×10-12 F
Answer
3.5×10-12 F
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (B)