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Homework Statement
A parallel-plate capacitor has plates with 38.1 cm2 area separated by a 29.0 μm layer of Pyrex glass.
(a) Find its capacitance.
(b) Find its maximum working voltage.
Kappa for pyrex glass is = 5.6
A= 38.1 cm^2 = 3.81*10^-3 m^2
d= 29*10^-6 m
Homework Equations
C=(Kappa*Epsilon*A)/d
Q=CV
The Attempt at a Solution
I have gotten the answer to part a by just plugging and chugging with the equation C=(Kappa*Epsilon*A)/d. For the second part I don't understand how to calculate the maximum voltage if I don't have a charge (Q). I'm sure there is some way to manipulate these equations. Any help?