Chapter 20: Electric Potential and Electric Potential Energy
Puzzles




1.  

"Stuffed Capacitor"


Consider the figures above. On the left, is a plain parallel plate capacitor (area = A, gap = d). On the right is a system consisting of the same capacitor with a metal plate inserted into the gap. Assume the thickness of the plate is d/2. How will the new capacitance compare with the old?


Please answer this in words, not equations, briefly explaining how you obtained your answer.


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