The dielectric between the plates is now replaced by two media, in different pro

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The dielectric between the plates is now replaced by two media, in different proportions. If the capacitor is viewed edge-on as shown, Teflon fills the lower volume between the plates, to a fraction of 0.60 of the total, and Mylar fills the remainder. What does the meter read now? (Note: This capacitor can be treated as two capacitors in parallel; the total capacitance is the sum of the capacitances of the two parts, each evaluated for its own geometry.)

What is the separation of the plates?
Correct, computer gets: 1.85e+00 mm

Explanation / Answer

here it was an arrangemnet of two capacitors which are in parallel

then Cnet = C1+C2

Cnet = (k1*eo*0.6*A/d)+(k2*eo*0.4*A/d)

Cnet = ((0.6*k1)+(0.4*k2))*Co

Cnet = ((0.6*2.1)+(0.4*3.1))*149*10^-12 = 3.72*10^-10 F = 372 pF

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