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A parallel plate capacitor has cross sectional area $A$ and separation $d$. A dielectric material with dielectric constant $\kappa$ of thickness $d/2$ and area $A$ half fills the space in between as shown.

Find the capacitance of this arrangement. Show all work!.

Robert G. Brown 2003-02-09