Capacitance of the capacitor after inserting the dielectric

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The discussion centers on understanding the capacitance of a capacitor when a dielectric is inserted. Key equations mentioned include V=Ed, Q=CV, and W=1/2 QV. A critical point established is that the position of the dielectric does not affect the capacitance result as long as the dielectric surfaces remain parallel to the capacitor plates. The user successfully solved the problem after researching the topic, confirming their answer aligned with existing solutions.

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Homework Statement


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Homework Equations


V=Ed
Q = CV
W = 1/2 QV

The Attempt at a Solution


Hi. My instructor gave me this problem as a homework. Actually he didnt teach us this subject. So what should i know to solve this question or from where can i study to this subject? Of course it would be great if someone solve the problem but i don't want to take your time, just need the info of this subject to learn the subject and solve the problem. Thanks..
 
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kuruman said:
Check this out. Then come back if you have questions. Note that the dielectric does not fill the space between plates completely. This needs to be taken into account.
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/dielec.html
Thanks for the answer. After i learned the subject, i solved the problem. Then i noticed my answer is the same with answer on the pdf. (check image) I think it is the same question by the way. Isn't it?

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Atacan said:
I think it is the same question by the way. Isn't it?
Yes, it is the same. Note that the exact position of the dielectric does not affect the result as long as the dielectric surfaces are parallel to the plates.
 
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kuruman said:
Yes, it is the same. Note that the exact position of the dielectric does not affect the result as long as the dielectric surfaces are parallel to the plates.

Im not sure i understood you. so does it change the result at my problem? Or you just said me that as an info? Sorry for my eng. Thanks btw you helped me a lot.
 
Just a point of information in case you see this again. The answer does not change,
 
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kuruman said:
Just a point of information in case you see this again. The answer does not change,

Thank you so much kuruman!
 

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