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I am having a hard time understanding the whole idea behind and the difference between disconnected vs connected parallel plate capacitor in terms of voltage and charge. How does this relate to the formula C(Q/V)=ke0A/d?
The words alone don't have an unique message. What you (and we) would need is a circuit diagram of the two states you want to discuss.plindle said:I am having a hard time understanding the whole idea behind and the difference between disconnected vs connected parallel plate capacitor in terms of voltage and charge. How does this relate to the formula C(Q/V)=ke0A/d?
A disconnected parallel plate capacitor is a type of capacitor where the two plates are not connected by a conductor. This means that there is no complete circuit for the flow of charge, and the capacitor does not store any electrical energy.
A connected parallel plate capacitor is a type of capacitor where the two plates are connected by a conductor. This allows for the flow of charge between the plates, and the capacitor can store electrical energy.
The capacitance of a disconnected parallel plate capacitor is zero, while the capacitance of a connected parallel plate capacitor is dependent on the distance between the plates, the surface area of the plates, and the dielectric material between the plates.
A disconnected parallel plate capacitor can be used as a simple model for understanding the concept of capacitance and electric fields. It can also be used in theoretical calculations and thought experiments.
In a disconnected parallel plate capacitor, there is no electric field present between the plates. In a connected parallel plate capacitor, there is a uniform electric field present between the plates, with the field lines pointing from the positive plate to the negative plate.