Dielectric Effect of H2O in Hollow Silicone Tube

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The discussion centers on the influence of distilled water on the capacitance of a hollow silicone tube with specific dimensions and copper foil plates. Given the dielectric constants of silicone (k = 2.85) and distilled water (k = 80), the presence of water is expected to significantly alter the capacitance. The placement of the copper plates and the specific capacitance being measured are crucial for understanding the overall effect. It is implied that the capacitance will differ before and during the presence of water due to the higher dielectric constant of water. The discussion highlights the importance of material properties in capacitive measurements.
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Consider having a hollow silicone tube of 7 mm diameter and a wall thickness of 1.5 mm. There are two copper foil plates that are both 64 mm^2 in area. Will a fluid, such as distilled water, passing through said tube have an measurable influence on producing a change in capacitance?

Note: k = 2.85 for silicone and 80 for distilled H2O. Will said capacitance be different before and during the presence of the H2O?
 
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Consider having a hollow silicone tube of 7 mm diameter and a wall thickness of 1.5 mm. There are two copper foil plates that are both 64 mm^2 in area. Will a fluid, such as distilled water, passing through said tube have an measurable influence on producing a change in capacitance?

Note: k = 2.85 for silicone and 80 for distilled H2O. Will said capacitance be different before and during the presence of the H2O?
Where are the copper plates? Whose capacitance?
 

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