Dielectric strength of a material is____________________?

Correct answer: B. Its capacity to withstand high voltage

  • A. Its energy storage capacity
  • B. Its capacity to withstand high voltage
  • C. Its capacity to resist the flow of current
  • D. A magnetic property

Explanation

Dielectric strength is the maximum electric field or voltage a material can withstand before electrical breakdown occurs. Energy-storage capacity instead refers to dielectric permittivity and capacitance.

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