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Halving the spacing of that capacitive transducer changes its capacitance to

  • A.1.77 pF
  • B.0.44 pF
  • C.0.885 pF
  • D.3.54 pF

Answer: A

Correct answer: 1.77 pF

Parallel plate capacitance is inversely proportional to the spacing, \[ C = \frac{\epsilon A}{d}, \] so halving \( d \) doubles \( C \): \( 2 \times 0.885 = 1.77 \) pF. That inverse relation makes the variable-gap capacitor very sensitive but distinctly non-linear, which is why such transducers are used over small gaps or in a differential arrangement.

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