Regarding the Earth and a cloud layer 600 m above the Earth as the \"plates\" of

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Regarding the Earth and a cloud layer 600 m above the Earth as the "plates" of a capacitor, calculate the capacitance. Assume the cloud layer has an area of 1 km2 and that the air between the cloud and the ground is pure and dry.
_______ nF

Assume charge builds up on the cloud and on the ground until a uniform electric field of 2.0 106 N/C throughout the space between them makes the air break down and conduct electricity as a lightning bolt. What is the maximum charge the cloud can hold?
________ C

Explanation / Answer

Hello brother!Here is the formula hope this will help you! V = Eh C = e0*area/h Q = VC = Eh*e0*area/h = E*e0*area

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