Two parallel plates are required to produce an electric field of

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Electricity · Electricity

Problem

Two parallel plates are required to produce an electric field of 4.0 kV cm−14.0\,\text{kV}\,\text{cm}^{-1}. If the plates are kept 2.5 mm2.5\,\text{mm} apart, determine the potential difference that must be applied between them. Express your answer in kilovolts.

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