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3. You have a variable-voltage power supply and a capacitor in the form of two metal disks of radius 0.6 m, held a distance of 1 mm apart. What is the largest voltage you can apply to the capacitor without the air becoming highly conductive

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Answer:

The breakdown of air occurs at a maximum voltage of 3kV/mm.

Explanation:

The breakdown of air occurs at a maximum voltage of 3kV/mm.

At this level of voltage the air between the plates become highly ionised and breakdown occurs. Since, the distance held between the plates is 1mm , it can withstand a maximum voltage of 3 kV.

After this voltage the air will become conductive in nature and will form ions in the air between the plates and ultimately breakdown will take place with a flash.