$A$ parallel plate capacitor is constructed with two plates. Each plate has an area of $100 \ cm^2$ and they are separated by a distance of $1 \ mm$. $A$ dielectric with a dielectric constant of $5.0$ and a dielectric strength of $1.9 \times 10^7 \ V/m$ is filled between the plates. Find the maximum charge that can be stored on the capacitor without causing dielectric breakdown.

  • A
    $1.6 \times 10^{-6} \ C$
  • B
    $5.9 \times 10^{-8} \ C$
  • C
    $3.4 \times 10^{-6} \ C$
  • D
    $8.4 \times 10^{-6} \ C$

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