Question

Consider a Kerr cell whose plates are separated by a distance (d). Let (l) be the effective length of those plates (slightly different from the actual length because of fringing of the field). Show that:

A) (l = d)
B) (l > d)
C) (l < d)
D) Relationship between (l) and (d) cannot be determined from the given information

Answer 1

The effective length of the plates in a Kerr cell can be determined based on the distance of separation between the plates. There are three possible relationships between the effective length and the distance of separation: equal, greater than, or less than. The given information does not provide enough details to determine the exact relationship.

Step-by-step explanation:

The effective length (l) of the plates in a Kerr cell, which is slightly different from the actual length due to the fringing of the field, can be determined based on the distance of separation (d) between the plates. There are three possible relationships between (l) and (d):

• If (l) is equal to (d), then (l = d)
• If (l) is greater than (d), then (l > d)
• If (l) is less than (d), then (l < d)

The relationship between (l) and (d) cannot be determined from the given information. The specific values of (l) and (d) need to be known to determine the exact relationship.