Physics-(general)
NEET Physics (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Medium-Class 12
What happens to the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor when a dielectric material is inserted between its plates?
A
The capacitance increases.
B
The capacitance decreases.
C
The capacitance remains the same.
D
The capacitance becomes negative.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Inserting a dielectric material between the plates of a capacitor increases its capacitance due to the dielectric constant of the material, which enhances the ability to store charge.
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