I know I am doing this problem right but I keep getting the wrong answer

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The problem involves calculating the maximum separation distance between two parallel plates connected to a 95V power supply without exceeding the air's breakdown value of E=3e6 V/m. The correct formula to use is d = V/E, which leads to d = 95/(3e6). The initial calculation of d = 3.17*10^7 is incorrect due to a miscalculation of the exponent. The correct maximum gap should be significantly smaller, around 0.00003167 meters or 31.67 micrometers. Accurate calculations are crucial to ensure the answer aligns with the expected results.
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2 parallel plates connected to a 95V power supply are separated by an air gap. How small can the gap be if the air is not to exceed its breakdown values of E=3e6 V/m.

I did E = V/d and I got that d = 3.17*10^7 and webassign keeps telling me that the answer is wrong. Could someone please help me.
 
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Looks like you're doing it right but you just miscalculated.

E<=V/d --> d <= V/E = 95/(3E6)

Your exponent is incorrect.
 
thanks so much :)
 

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