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When a dielectric is placed in an electric field the field strength____________?

Correct answer: A. decreases

  • A. decreases
  • B. increases
  • C. reduces to zero
  • D. remain unchanged

Explanation

A dielectric polarizes when placed in an electric field, producing an opposing field. For a linear dielectric, the resulting field is E = E₀/εᵣ, so its strength decreases rather than becoming zero.

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