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Consider a parallel-plate capacitor having a separation of d=0.1mm and a capacitance of Co=11nF when having a vacuum between its plates. If the region between the plates is now completely filled with 19g of silicone oil, determine the maximum amount of charge that can be placed on the plates before dielectric breakdown occurs.

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