Question
Physics Question on Capacitors and Capacitance
The capacitance of a conductor in vacuum is 10F. If it is put in a medium of relative permittivity 5, the capacitance will be :
A
unchanged
B
2 F
C
50 F
D
9×109×5×10F
Answer
50 F
Explanation
Solution
Capacitance in a medium = dielectric constant × capacitance in vacuum.