Regarding the earth and a cloud layer 700 m above the earth


Regarding the Earth and a cloud layer 700 m above the Earth as the "plates" of a capacitor, calculate the capacitance. Assume the cloud layer has an area of 1 km2 and that the air between the cloud and the ground is pure and dry. Assume charge builds up on the cloud and on the ground until a uniform electric field of 4.00 106 N/C throughout the space between them makes the air break down and conduct electricity as a lightning bolt. What is the maximum charge the cloud can hold?

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