A Dielectric Material Such as Paper Is Placed Between the Plates

question 21

Multiple Choice

A dielectric material such as paper is placed between the plates of a capacitor holding a fixed charge. What happens to the electric field between the plates?

• A) no change
• B) becomes stronger
• C) becomes weaker
• D) reduces to zero

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