Capacitors with different dielectric constants

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Two capacitors with the same plate separation but different shapes (square and circular) can have the same capacitance due to differing dielectric materials. The square plates have a dielectric constant of ksquare = 3.4. To find the dielectric constant kcircular for the circular plates, one must apply the formula for capacitance, considering the geometric differences. The discussion emphasizes the importance of showing prior attempts and using the homework template for assistance. Understanding the relationship between capacitance and dielectric constants is crucial for solving this problem.
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Two capacitors have the same plate separation, but one has square plates and the other has circular plates. The square plates are a length L on each side, and the diameter of the circular plate is L. The capacitors have the same capacitance because they contain different dielectric materials. The dielectric constant of the material between the square plates has a value of ksquare = 3.4. Calculate the dielectric constant kcircular of the material between the circular plates.
 
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Two capacitors have the same plate separation, but one has square plates and the other has circular plates. The square plates are a length L on each side, and the diameter of the circular plate is L. The capacitors have the same capacitance because they contain different dielectric materials. The dielectric constant of the material between the square plates has a value of ksquare = 3.4. Calculate the dielectric constant kcircular of the material between the circular plates.
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