Maxwell's equations for displacement current

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The discussion centers on calculating the discharging current of a parallel plate capacitor with circular plates of radius R, given that the displacement current through a central circular area of radius R/2 is 2.0 A. The relationship between displacement current and conduction current in capacitors is established through Maxwell's equations. The discharging current can be determined using the principle that the displacement current is equal to the conduction current in this scenario.

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A parallel plate capacitor with circular plates of radius R is being discharged. The displacement current of discharge through a central circular area, parallel to the plates and with radius R/2, is 2.0 A. What is the discharging current?
 
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A parallel plate capacitor with circular plates of radius R is being discharged. The displacement current of discharge through a central circular area, parallel to the plates and with radius R/2, is 2.0 A. What is the discharging current?

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