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A parallel-plate capacitor consists of square plates of edge length $\ell$ that are separated by a distance $d,$ where $d<\ell .$ A potential difference $\Delta V$ is maintained between the plates. A material of dielectric constant $\kappa$ fills half of the space between the plates. The dielectric slab is now withdrawn from the capacitor, as shown in Figure P27.75. (a) Find the capacitance when the left edge of the dielectric is at a distance $x$ from the center of the capacitor. (b) If the dielectric is removed at a constant speed v, what is the current in the circuit as the dielectric is being withdrawn?

A parallel-plate capacitor consists of square plates of edge length $\ell$ that are separated by a distance $d,$ where $d<\ell .$ A potential difference $\Delta V$ is maintained between the plates. A material of dielectric constant $\kappa$ fills half of the space between the plates. The dielectric slab is now withdrawn from the capacitor, as shown in Figure P27.75. (a) Find the capacitance when
the left edge of the dielectric is at a distance $x$ from the center of the capacitor. (b) If the dielectric is removed at a constant speed v, what is the current in the circuit as the dielectric is being withdrawn?

Key Concepts

Parallel?Plate Capacitor

A parallel-plate capacitor consists of two conductive plates separated by a small distance, creating an electric field when a potential difference is applied. Its capacitance is determined by the plate area and separation, typically using the formula C = ??A/d for vacuum or air between the plates, and it serves as a fundamental model in electrostatics and circuit theory.

Dielectric Materials

Dielectric materials are insulating substances that, when placed in an electric field, reduce the field strength within the capacitor and effectively increase its capacitance. This enhancement is quantified by the dielectric constant, ?, which compares the performance of the dielectric-filled capacitor to that of the same configuration in vacuum.

Composite Capacitance with Partial Dielectric Filling

When a capacitor is only partially filled with a dielectric, the system should be analyzed as a composite capacitor. The regions with and without the dielectric may be modeled as distinct capacitive elements that are either in series or parallel, depending on the direction of field lines and the geometry. This approach allows for the determination of an effective capacitance by combining the contributions of each region suitably.

Time-Varying Capacitance and Current

In circuits where the capacitance changes with time, such as when the dielectric is moved, the variation in stored charge is given by Q = C(t)V. With a constant applied voltage, the current in the circuit can be derived from the time derivative of this charge, I = dQ/dt = V(dC/dt). This relationship is key to understanding how mechanical changes in capacitor geometry can induce electrical currents in a circuit.

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