A parallel-plate air capacitor of a plate area A and plate separation d has capacitance C0. A dielectric of thickness d, width A/2 and relative permittivity k, is inserted between the plates as shown. The capacitance of the capacitor is
A. 2(k + 1) C0
B. (k + 1 )C0
C. kC0
D. \(\frac{k+1}{2}\) C0
Answer:D
A parallel-plate air capacitor of a plate area A and plate separation d has capacitance C0. A dielectric of thickness d, width A/2 and relative permittivity k, is inserted between the plates as shown. The capacitance of the capacitor is
A. 2(k + 1) C0 B. (k + 1 )C0 C. kC0 D. \(\frac{k+1}{2}\) C0