University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Capacitance and Dielectrics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 808: Q24.15

Answer

The capacitance changes as the fish dries out.

Work Step by Step

The material between the plates of a capacitor acts as a dielectric and changes the capacitance. Water has a high dielectric constant. As the fish dries out and becomes less fresh, the effective dielectric constant between the plates decreases, reducing the capacitance.
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