The space between the plates of a capacitor is filled by a liquid of dielectric constant k. The capacitance of the capacitor
Correct answer: A. increases by a factor k
- A. increases by a factor k
- B. decreases by a factor k
- C. increases by a factor k^2
- D. decreases by a factor k^2
Explanation
The capacitance C of a capacitor is directly proportional to the dielectric constant k of the material between its plates. Therefore, when a liquid with dielectric constant k is introduced between the plates, the capacitance increases by a factor of k. Thus, the correct option is (a).Incorrect options: (c) The capacitance increases by a factor of k, not k^2.(b) The introduction of a dielectric increases the capacitance, not decreases it.
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