Problem

The dielectric to be used in a parallel-plate capacitor has a dielectric constant of 3.60 and a dielectric strength of

1.60 \times 10^7\ \text{V/m}

. The capacitor is to have a capacitance of

1.25 \times 10^{-9}\ \text{F}

and must be able to withstand a maximum potential difference of 5500 V. What is the minimum area the plates of the capacitor may have?