If the dielectric material between the plates of the capacitor is removed, what happens to the electric field between the plates?
Correct answer: C. The electric field increases
- A. The electric field becomes zero
- B. The electric field decreases
- C. The electric field increases
- D. The electric field remains the same
Explanation
When the dielectric material between the plates of a capacitor is removed, the electric field (E) between the plates generally increases.
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