Simple Capacitance Problem: Teflon-Filled Parallel-Plate Capacitor Calculation

[physics213]

Homework Statement

For a TeflonTM-filled parallel-plate capacitor having a plate area of 175 cm2 and insulation thickness of 0.0500 mm, determine the following:

a.)capacitance
b.)max volatge

Homework Equations

C = Q/V

C = (constant)(A/d)

The Attempt at a Solution

I understand the gist of this problem but I don't understand what the "insulation thickness" is supposed to do in this problem. Please help! thanks.

 

[LowlyPion]

I would read it as Teflon filled and the insulation thickness then would be the separation of the plates.

Not sure what resources you are supposed to employ to determine the properties of the Teflon in the problem, but here is a data sheet from DuPont for the electrical properties.
http://www2.dupont.com/Teflon_Industrial/en_US/tech_info/techinfo_compare.html

 

[physics213]

Yeah I see now. The Teflon acts as a dielectric and from there it isn't too hard to find the Voltage and Capacitance. Thanks a lot again!