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A potential difference of 2000 V is established between the parallel plates of a capacitor with air between the plates. If the air becomes conducting when the electric field exceeds 3 x 106 N/C, the minimum separation between the plates should be

a
0 .01m
b
0.001m
c
0. 667 mm
d
1.34 mm

detailed solution

Correct option is C

Let the minimum separation should be x. Then E=Vd=2000x=3×106∴ x=20003×106=23×10−3=0.667mm

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