Magnetic Field at a point between two capacitors

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Homework Help Overview

The problem involves a parallel plate capacitor with circular plates, focusing on the calculation of the magnetic field at a specific distance between the plates as the potential across the capacitor changes at a constant rate.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the relationship between the electric field and the rate of change of voltage, with one participant noting a discrepancy in the expected answer. Questions arise about the definitions of variables used in the equations.

Discussion Status

Some participants are exploring the calculations and questioning the definitions of terms involved, while others are attempting to clarify the relationships between the electric field and voltage. There is an acknowledgment of differing results, prompting further inquiry.

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Participants are working within the constraints of the problem statement and the equations provided, with some noting potential misunderstandings regarding the variables involved.

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Homework Statement



A parallel plate capacitor has circular plates of radius 12.0 cm that are separated by a distance of 4.0 mm. The potential across the capacitor is increased at a constant rate of 1300 V/s. Determine the magnitude of the magnetic field between the plates at a distance r = 3.0 cm from the center.

Homework Equations



id = ε0A(dE/dt)

B = [μ0id/(2∏R2)]r

The Attempt at a Solution



id = ε0A(dE/dt)

dE/dt = 1300 V/s
A = ∏R2
R = 0.12 m
ε0 = 8.85E-12

id = 5.2E-10


B = [μ0id/(2∏R2)]r

r = 0.03 m
R = 0.12 m
id = 5.2E-10
μ0 = 1.26E-6

B = 2.17E-16

Correct answer is 3.39E-15

How do I get there?
 
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Renaldo said:
dE/dt = 1300 V/s

Note that on the left you have the rate of change of E, but on the right you have the value of the rate of change of V.

[I get an answer that differs from the stated correct answer by a factor of 16.]
 
I thought E stood for Vemf. Does it stands for Electric field?
 
E is electric field.
 

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