A capacitor is constructed of two aluminum plate separated by a dielectric. the capacitance is measured to be 268.00 uf. without changing the dimensions of the plates, they are brought closer together so that the distance between the two plates is 1/2 of the original distance.

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A capacitor is constructed of two aluminum plate separated by a dielectric. the capacitance is measured to be 268.00 uf. without changing the dimensions of the plates, they are brought closer together so that the distance between the two plates is 1/2 of the original distance.
What is the new capacitance (in μF)?

Damon · Answer

Twice see http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/pplate.html same E, less distance

Damon · Answer

typo - excuse me, same V, less distance, so greater E

anonymous · Answer

@Damon, can you explain me what you wrote

anonymous · Answer

I don't understand