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Parallel Plate Capacitance is the ability of a system of two parallel plates to store electric charge, commonly used in electronic devices and circuits. Check FAQs
C=εr[Permitivity-vacuum]Aplates
C - Parallel Plate Capacitance?εr - Relative Permittivity?Aplate - Area of Plates?s - Distance between Deflecting Plates?[Permitivity-vacuum] - Permittivity of vacuum?

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0.018Edit=4.5Edit8.9E-12130000Edit0.0003Edit
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FIRST Step Consider the formula
C=εr[Permitivity-vacuum]Aplates
Next Step Substitute values of Variables
C=4.5[Permitivity-vacuum]1300000.0003m
Next Step Substitute values of Constants
C=4.58.9E-12F/m1300000.0003m
Next Step Prepare to Evaluate
C=4.58.9E-121300000.0003
Next Step Evaluate
C=0.0180391986062718F
LAST Step Rounding Answer
C=0.018F

Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor Formula Elements

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Constants
Parallel Plate Capacitance
Parallel Plate Capacitance is the ability of a system of two parallel plates to store electric charge, commonly used in electronic devices and circuits.
Symbol: C
Measurement: CapacitanceUnit: F
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Relative Permittivity
Relative Permittivity is a measure of the ability of a material to store electric charge and is a critical parameter in electrostatics.
Symbol: εr
Measurement: NAUnit: Unitless
Note: Value should be greater than 0.
Area of Plates
Area of Plates is the total surface area of the plates in an electrostatic system, which affects the capacitance and electrostatic energy.
Symbol: Aplate
Measurement: AreaUnit:
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Distance between Deflecting Plates
Distance between Deflecting Plates is the separation between two plates in an electrostatic setup, used to measure the deflection of charged particles.
Symbol: s
Measurement: LengthUnit: m
Note: Value can be positive or negative.
Permittivity of vacuum
Permittivity of vacuum is a fundamental physical constant that describes the ability of a vacuum to permit the transmission of electric field lines.
Symbol: [Permitivity-vacuum]
Value: 8.85E-12 F/m

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How to Evaluate Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor?

Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor evaluator uses Parallel Plate Capacitance = (Relative Permittivity*[Permitivity-vacuum]*Area of Plates)/Distance between Deflecting Plates to evaluate the Parallel Plate Capacitance, Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor formula is defined as a measure of the ability of a parallel plate capacitor to store electric charge, which depends on the permittivity of the material, the area of the plates, and the distance between them, and is a crucial parameter in understanding the behavior of electrical circuits. Parallel Plate Capacitance is denoted by C symbol.

How to evaluate Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor using this online evaluator? To use this online evaluator for Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor, enter Relative Permittivity r), Area of Plates (Aplate) & Distance between Deflecting Plates (s) and hit the calculate button.

FAQs on Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor

What is the formula to find Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor?
The formula of Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor is expressed as Parallel Plate Capacitance = (Relative Permittivity*[Permitivity-vacuum]*Area of Plates)/Distance between Deflecting Plates. Here is an example- 0.018039 = (4.5*[Permitivity-vacuum]*130000)/0.000287.
How to calculate Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor?
With Relative Permittivity r), Area of Plates (Aplate) & Distance between Deflecting Plates (s) we can find Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor using the formula - Parallel Plate Capacitance = (Relative Permittivity*[Permitivity-vacuum]*Area of Plates)/Distance between Deflecting Plates. This formula also uses Permittivity of vacuum constant(s).
What are the other ways to Calculate Parallel Plate Capacitance?
Here are the different ways to Calculate Parallel Plate Capacitance-
  • Parallel Plate Capacitance=(Permittivity*Relative Permittivity*Area)/Distance between Deflecting PlatesOpenImg
Can the Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor be negative?
No, the Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor, measured in Capacitance cannot be negative.
Which unit is used to measure Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor?
Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor is usually measured using the Farad[F] for Capacitance. Kilofarad[F], Millifarad[F], Microfarad[F] are the few other units in which Capacitance of Parallel Plate Capacitor can be measured.
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