What Happens to the Atoms in a Dielectric When It

question 54

Multiple Choice

What happens to the atoms in a dielectric when it is placed between the plates of a charged capacitor?

• A)They begin to conduct electricity.
• B)They create an induced electric field that is in the opposite direction of the field due to the charges on the plates.
• C)They create an induced electric field that is in the same direction as the field due to the charges on the plates.
• D)They completely cancel the electric field due to the charges on the plates.
• E)They rotate so their positive ends are towards the positively charged plate.

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