If an insulting material called dielectric is introduced between the plates, the capacitance of capacitor is:
Correct answer: B. The capacitance increases
- A. The capacitance decreases
- B. The capacitance increases
- C. The capacitance remains the same
- D. The capacitance becomes zero
Explanation
Introducing a dielectric between the plates of a capacitor increases the capacitance. This is because a dielectric reduces the electric field within the capacitor, which allows it to store more charge for the same voltage. Therefore, Option B is correct. Option A is incorrect because the capacitance does not decrease; it increases. Option C is incorrect as the capacitance does not remain the same; it changes. Option D is incorrect because the capacitance does not become zero; it actually increases.
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