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20 V power supply. The power supply is then removed and a dielectric of dielectric
constant 4 is used to fill the space between the plates. The voltage now across the
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internal resistance, and the ammeter is idealized (has no internal resistance).
a. Find the reading of the ammeter just after the switch is closed.
b. Find the reading of the ammeter after the switch has been closed for a very long time.
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diagram, with switch S open. The applied potential Wfference is V, 210 V.
a. What is the potential difference Vd?
b. What is the potential difference across each capacitor after switch S is closed?
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