Electric Field Unchanged in Parallel Plate Condenser w/ Varying Distance

In summary, the electric field in a parallel plate condenser remains constant regardless of the distance between the plates. This is due to the fact that the electric field only depends on the charge density and permittivity of the material between the plates. The equation for calculating the electric field is E = σ/ε<sub>0</sub>, where E is the electric field, σ is the charge density, and ε<sub>0</sub> is the permittivity of free space. The electric field is constant because the electric field lines between the plates are parallel and equidistant. However, the presence of a dielectric material can alter the electric field by changing the permittivity. The area of the plates does not affect
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If the distance between the plates of a parallel condensor is 4mm and the potential difference is 60 volts . Now if we increase the distance between the plates to 12mm , then

Why the electric field does not get decrease , instead of that potential difference between the condensor becomes 180 volts

As we know E= V/ D
 
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For the electric field's magnitude of the plane, where the charges are uniformly distributed, just depends on the density of charges of the plane, which can be acquired from Gauss' law, the electric field won't vary due to the distance in theory.
 

1. How does the electric field in a parallel plate condenser vary with the distance between the plates?

The electric field in a parallel plate condenser remains unchanged with varying distance between the plates. This is because the electric field only depends on the charge density on the plates and the permittivity of the material between the plates, not the distance between the plates.

2. What is the equation for calculating the electric field in a parallel plate condenser?

The equation for calculating the electric field in a parallel plate condenser is E = σ/ε0, where E is the electric field, σ is the charge density on the plates, and ε0 is the permittivity of free space.

3. Why is the electric field constant in a parallel plate condenser?

The electric field is constant in a parallel plate condenser because the electric field lines between the plates are parallel and equidistant, resulting in a uniform electric field.

4. Can the electric field change in a parallel plate condenser with varying distance if there is a dielectric material between the plates?

Yes, the electric field can change in a parallel plate condenser with varying distance if there is a dielectric material between the plates. The presence of a dielectric material changes the permittivity between the plates, thus altering the electric field.

5. How does the area of the plates affect the electric field in a parallel plate condenser?

The area of the plates does not affect the electric field in a parallel plate condenser. As long as the distance between the plates and the charge density on the plates remain constant, the electric field will also remain constant.

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