Dielectric Capacitor Simulation

Dielectric Capacitor Simulation

Simulate the effects of inserting a dielectric material into a parallel plate capacitor

Capacitor Parameters

Initial Values

Initial Capacitance (C₀): 17.71 pF
Initial Charge (q₀): 1.771 nC

With dielectric: C' = k·C₀

Voltage connected: V' = V, q' = C'V

Voltage disconnected: q' = q₀, V' = q₀/C'

Results With Dielectric

New Capacitance (C'): 17.71 pF
Charge on Plates (q'): 1.771 nC
Potential Difference (V'): 100 V
Electric Field (E'): 33.33 kV/m
Energy Stored (U'): 88.55 pJ

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