Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) Assertion Reason Question
Type: Assertion Reason-assertion-Easy-Class 12
Assertion (A): Inserting a dielectric between the plates of a capacitor increases its capacitance. | Reason (R): A dielectric material reduces the electrostatic force between charges on the capacitor plates.
A
Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
B
Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
C
(A) is true but (R) is false.
D
(A) is false.
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The assertion is correct; inserting a dielectric increases capacitance. However, the reason is incorrect because the dielectric increases capacitance by reducing the effective electric field, not the electrostatic force.
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