Find the effective area required to build such a capacitor

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To build a 1 Farad capacitor using Strontium Titanate as the dielectric, one must consider the dielectric strength to determine the minimum gap for a maximum voltage of 5 volts. The capacitance equation for a dielectric, C=EoA/d, is essential for calculating the effective area required. Participants in the discussion highlight the importance of using the correct capacitance formula that includes the dielectric material. The challenge lies in fitting the calculated area into a compact volume of only a few centimeters. Understanding these principles is crucial for successfully designing the capacitor.
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Homework Statement



One can buy 1 Farad capacitors which are only a few centimeters long. Speculate
on how you can build such a capacitor. Assuming that you are using Strontium
Titanate as the dielectric find the minimum gap for a maximum voltage of 5 volts.
Find the effective area required to build such a capacitor. How can you put this area
into a volume that is only a few centimeters

Homework Equations


C=Q/V
C=EoA/d

The Attempt at a Solution


to find the minimum gap, i think we can start from dielectric strength??
 
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The Attempt at a Solution


Aren't you forgetting something??
 
i don't have any idea about how to solve that problem so a little help
 
You need to start by looking at the equation for the capacitance of a capacitor with a dielectric. The equation you listed is for capacitance with no dielectric.
 

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