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If a dielectric slab of dielectric constant 3 is introduced between the plates of a capacitor having electric field $1.5\, N/C$, then the electric displacement is
If a dielectric slab of dielectric constant 3 is introduced between the plates of a capacitor having electric field $1.5\, N/C$, then the electric displacement is
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Electric displacement is product of permittivity, dielectric constant, and electric field.
Updated On: Jun 4, 2025
- \(125 \times 10^{-12}\, C/m^2\)
- \(125 \times 10^{-9}\, C/m^2\)
- \(250 \times 10^{-12}\, C/m^2\)
- \(250 \times 10^{-9}\, C/m^2\)
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Solution and Explanation
Electric displacement \(D\) is given by: \[ D = \epsilon_0 \kappa E \] Where: \(\epsilon_0 = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} C^2/N \cdot m^2\) (permittivity of free space)
\(\kappa = 3\) (dielectric constant)
\(E = 1.5\, N/C\)
Calculate: \[ D = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \times 3 \times 1.5 = 3.98 \times 10^{-11} = 39.8 \times 10^{-12} \, C/m^2 \] Given options closest to \(125 \times 10^{-12}\) means possibly given \(E = 4.7\, N/C\) or data mismatch. Assuming typical data, the correct formula application is as above.
\(\kappa = 3\) (dielectric constant)
\(E = 1.5\, N/C\)
Calculate: \[ D = 8.85 \times 10^{-12} \times 3 \times 1.5 = 3.98 \times 10^{-11} = 39.8 \times 10^{-12} \, C/m^2 \] Given options closest to \(125 \times 10^{-12}\) means possibly given \(E = 4.7\, N/C\) or data mismatch. Assuming typical data, the correct formula application is as above.
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