Circular Parallel Plate Capacitor

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The discussion centers on calculating the electric field and potential difference in a circular parallel plate capacitor with identical radii and a voltage difference of V. The potential at the negatively charged plate is denoted as V0, while the potential at the positively charged plate is V + V0. The participants seek to understand the distribution of the electric field in the space between the plates, which is crucial for applications in electrostatics and capacitor design.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of electrostatics and electric fields
  • Familiarity with capacitor theory and equations
  • Knowledge of potential difference and voltage concepts
  • Basic physics principles related to electric charge and force
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  • Study the derivation of the electric field between parallel plates in capacitors
  • Learn about the capacitance formula for circular parallel plate capacitors
  • Explore the concept of electric potential and its calculation in electrostatics
  • Investigate the effects of plate separation on electric field strength
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This discussion is beneficial for physics students, electrical engineers, and anyone interested in understanding the principles of capacitors and electric fields in electrostatics.

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I haven't figured it out yet, I find it way above my understanding of phyiscs

Suppose we have two circular parallel plates or radii r, both the same radius. They have a Voltage difference of V and they are separated a distance d. What would be the Electric Field in the whole space? Actually, I'd be happy enough with the potential.
 
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You are given the potential difference V. Knowing that, you can say that, if the potential at the negatively charged plate is V0, the potential at the other plate is V+V0. Now what?

What does the electric field between the plates of a capacitor look like?
 

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