Is the C=εA/d Formula for a Parallel Plate Capacitor an Approximation?

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The formula C=εA/d for a parallel plate capacitor is indeed accurate for most practical applications, despite being an approximation. The primary concern regarding the accuracy arises from the fringe effect, which refers to the distortion of the electric field at the edges of the plates. However, this effect is generally negligible for large plates, making the formula reliable for standard calculations in capacitor design.

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Just wondering if the formula C=εA/d is a realistic formula for a parallel plate capacitor, surely its making an approximation about the plates being HUGE or that at the edges the electric field doesn't go in nice straight lines from one plate to the other?

If it is an approximation does anyone know the more accurate formula
 
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Yes, it is an accurate formula. Why do you doubt it?
 
I just thought that effects at the edge of the plate would affect it slightly
 
It does affect. But i guess the error of not taking into account is negligible!
Its called fringe effect in capacitor.
 

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