The Capacitance of a Parallel Plate Capacitor Changes When a Dielectric

question 42

Multiple Choice

The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor changes when a dielectric is inserted between the plates. This is mainly due to

• A) the existence of denser matter than air or vacuum, which forms a barrier for electric field lines and reduces the electric field in the region.
• B) the polarizability of the material, which sets up an electric field opposite to the applied field, thus reducing the electric field strength in the region.
• C) the fact that dielectrics have excess charge that then "shields" the plates from each other, reducing the electric field in the region.
• D) None of these.

---

Definitions:

Practical Support

Practical support entails providing tangible assistance or resources to individuals, such as financial help, goods, or services, to address their needs.

Family Violence

Physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional abuse among family members.

Sociologists

Researchers and scholars who study the development, structure, and functioning of human society.

Intimate Social Institution

A term referring to a societal structure or mechanism, such as the family, that plays a critical role in the personal and social development of an individual.