AIIMS 2017 Physics Capacitors MCQ Question
A parallel plate capacitor has an electric field of between the plates. If the charge on the capacitor plates is , the force on each capacitor plate is
0.5 N
0.05 N
0.005 N
None of these
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
The force of attraction between two charged plates in a parallel plate capacitor can be expressed as , where is the charge on the plates and is the electric field strength. This formula arises from the energy stored in the electric field, which is related to the force acting on the charge. Options B and C involve substituting values into the equation but do not provide a general understanding of the relationship, while option D incorrectly calculates the force without proper context or derivation from the original formula. Understanding this relationship is crucial for analyzing electric fields and forces in electrostatics.
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