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The dielectric to be used in a parallel-plate capacitor has a dielectric constant of 3.60 and a dielectric strength of `1.60 xx 10^7 V//m`. The capacitor is to have a capacitance of `1.25 xx10^-9F` and must be able to withstand a maximum potential difference of `5500 V`. What is the minimum area the plates of the capacitor may have?

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`0.0135m^(2)`
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