If a dielectric material is placed between two plates of a capacitor, the net capacitance of the capacitor:
Correct answer: B. Increases
- A. Decreases
- B. Increases
- C. Remains constant
- D. Zero
Explanation
○The strength of the electric field is reduced due to the presence of dielectric. If the total charge on the plates is kept constant, then the potential difference is reduced across the capacitor plates. In this way, dielectric increases the capacitance of the capacitor.So, option A,C,D is wrong .
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