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How much energy is stored by the electric field between two square plates, 7.9 cm on a side, separated by a 1.5-mm air gap?

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The energy stored in an electric field between two parallel plates of a capacitor depends on the capacitance and the voltage across the plates. Without the voltage value being provided in this case, the exact amount of energy cannot be calculated.

Step-by-step explanation:

The question is about calculating the amount of energy stored in an electric field between two square parallel plates of a capacitor. To find the stored energy, we need the capacitance of the capacitor and the potential difference (voltage) across it. The capacitance C can be found using the formula C = ε0A/d, where ε0 is the permittivity of free space, A is the area of the plates, and d is the separation distance between them. Since the voltage is not provided in this question, we cannot calculate the exact value of the energy stored without it. However, the energy U is given by the equation U = 0.5 * C * V2, where V is the potential difference.

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