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Derive an expression for the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor of plate area \(A\) and plate separation \(d\) with air present between the plates.

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For a parallel plate capacitor: \[ C=\frac{\varepsilon_0A}{d} \] Remember: \[ C \propto A \] and \[ C \propto \frac{1}{d} \] Thus, increasing plate area increases capacitance, whereas increasing plate separation decreases capacitance.
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