An Air-Filled Capacitor Is Charged, and Then a Dielectric Is

question 1

Multiple Choice

An air-filled capacitor is charged, and then a dielectric is inserted.As a result, there is an induced charge on the dielectric.What is the difference between induced charge and free charge?

• A)There is no difference.
• B)Induced charge does not result in a net charge on the dielectric.
• C)Induced charge is smaller than free charge.
• D)Free charge creates an electric field, but induced charge does not.
• E)Free charge creates an electric potential, but induced charge does not.

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