A Dielectric Material Such as Paper Is Inserted Between the Plates

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Multiple Choice

A dielectric material such as paper is inserted between the plates of a capacitor as the capacitor holds a fixed charge on its plates. What happens to the electric field between the plates as the
Dielectric is inserted?

• A) There is no change in the field.
• B) The field becomes weaker.
• C) The field reduces to zero.
• D) The field becomes stronger.

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