The discussion centers on the relationship between the theoretical capacitance of a cylindrical capacitor and the measurements obtained using an L-C meter when the inner shell is grounded. It is established that grounding the inner shell affects the electric field distribution, leading to a capacitance measurement on the outer shell that aligns with theoretical predictions. The reference provided from HyperPhysics confirms the theoretical capacitance values, reinforcing the connection between grounding and measured capacitance.
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cscott said:Why is the theoretical capacitance for a cylindrical capacitor (given here http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/electric/capcyl.html) equal to the value measured on the outer shell with the inner grounded using a L-C meter?
I'm stuck.