Math Problem Statement

Solve the electric field strength of the capacitor's dielectric when the polarization P=2μCm2P=2μCm2, the relative permittivity of the dielectric is εr=5.5εr=5.5 and when the permittivity of the vacuum is known ε0=8.854∗10−12Fmε0=8.854∗10−12Fm.

Solution

To solve the electric field strength EE of the capacitor's dielectric, we can use the relationship between the electric displacement field DD, the polarization PP, and the electric field EE.

Given:

  • Polarization P=2μC/m2=2×106C/m2P = 2 \, \mu C/m^2 = 2 \times 10^{-6} \, C/m^2
  • Relative permittivity εr=5.5\varepsilon_r = 5.5
  • Permittivity of vacuum ε0=8.854×1012F/m\varepsilon_0 = 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \, F/m

The total displacement field DD in the dielectric is related to the electric field EE and the polarization PP as follows: D=ε0εrED = \varepsilon_0 \varepsilon_r E And we know that the displacement field DD is also related to the polarization PP by: D=ε0E+PD = \varepsilon_0 E + P

Now, equating both expressions for DD: ε0εrE=ε0E+P\varepsilon_0 \varepsilon_r E = \varepsilon_0 E + P

Solving for EE: E(ε0εrε0)=PE(\varepsilon_0 \varepsilon_r - \varepsilon_0) = P E=Pε0(εr1)E = \frac{P}{\varepsilon_0 (\varepsilon_r - 1)}

Now substitute the given values: E=2×1068.854×1012×(5.51)E = \frac{2 \times 10^{-6}}{8.854 \times 10^{-12} \times (5.5 - 1)}

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However, you can manually calculate the electric field EE using this formula: E=Pε0(εr1)E = \frac{P}{\varepsilon_0 (\varepsilon_r - 1)} where:

  • P=2×106C/m2P = 2 \times 10^{-6} \, C/m^2
  • ε0=8.854×1012F/m\varepsilon_0 = 8.854 \times 10^{-12} \, F/m
  • εr=5.5\varepsilon_r = 5.5

This will give you the electric field strength.

If you have any other questions or need more details, feel free to ask!

Here are 5 related questions to consider:

  1. How does the relative permittivity of a material affect the electric field inside a capacitor?
  2. What is the physical meaning of polarization PP in dielectric materials?
  3. How do you compute the capacitance of a capacitor with a dielectric material?
  4. How would the electric field change if the relative permittivity were doubled?
  5. What role does the permittivity of vacuum (ε0\varepsilon_0) play in electric field calculations?

Tip: Always ensure that units are consistent when solving physics problems to avoid errors in your calculations!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Electromagnetism
Electric Field
Polarization
Capacitor

Formulas

D = ε₀εrE
D = ε₀E + P
E = P / [ε₀(εr - 1)]

Theorems

Gauss's Law in Dielectrics
Electric Displacement Field

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate (Physics/Electrical Engineering)