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Question
The function of a dielectric in a capacitor is ______
Options
to reduce the effective potential on plates
to increase the effective potential on plates
to reduce the plate are of capacitor
to decrease the capacitance
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Solution
The function of a dielectric in a capacitor is to reduce the effective potential on plates.
Explanation:
The dielectric reduces the electric field and hence the potential difference.
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