Capacitance of a circular capacitor with two parallel dielectrics

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The discussion focuses on calculating the capacitance of a circular capacitor with two parallel dielectrics. Participants suggest modeling the capacitor as two parallel-plate capacitors, each with distinct dielectric constants. The charge distribution is a key point of contention, with the consensus that the charge will not split evenly between the two dielectrics. This indicates a need for a deeper understanding of electric field distribution and capacitance formulas in composite dielectrics.

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Homework Statement
Two circular parallel metallic plates (diameter d) are separated by a distance "h" . Between the plates, there are two parallel dielectrics with constants ε1 and ε2. At the beginning, the plates have a charge Q0 and -Q0. Calculate the capacitance.
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C=Q/V
Hello, the problem is better illustrated at the picture below.
The capacitor is isolated, with an initial charge Q0. I understand that Q0 does not distribute along the plates homogeneously. How could it be solved with the equivalent parallel circuit?
 

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You could slice it with a vertical cut to create two parallel-plate capacitors where each has its own dielectric constant.
 
NascentOxygen said:
You could slice it with a vertical cut to create two parallel-plate capacitors where each has its own dielectric constant.
Yeah that's the idea, but how would the charge split? I believe that it would not be half Q0 and half Q0
 

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