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For making a capacitor, it is better to select a dielectric having

A. low permittivity

B. high permittivity

C. permittivity same as that of air

D. permittivity slightly more than that of air

Answer: Option B

Solution(By Examveda Team)

Option A: low permittivity

A dielectric with low permittivity would result in a capacitor with lower capacitance. This is not desirable for most applications where higher capacitance is needed.

Option B: high permittivity

A dielectric with high permittivity increases the capacitance of a capacitor. Higher permittivity means the dielectric material can store more electric energy for the same electric field, making it a better choice for capacitors.

Option C: permittivity same as that of air

Using a dielectric with the same permittivity as air would not provide any advantage over using air itself. It would not enhance the capacitance of the capacitor significantly.

Option D: permittivity slightly more than that of air

While a dielectric with permittivity slightly more than that of air would increase the capacitance somewhat, it would not be as effective as a dielectric with high permittivity.

Conclusion:

To make a capacitor with higher capacitance, it is better to select a dielectric with high permittivity, making Option B the correct answer.

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Comments ( 3 )

  1. Awais Ahmed
    Awais Ahmed :
    7 months ago

    In summary, choosing a dielectric material with high permittivity is preferred for making capacitors due to its ability to increase capacitance, reduce physical size, enhance energy storage, and provide higher breakdown voltages.

  2. Fatom Bn
    Fatom Bn :
    4 years ago

    When a deforming force acts on an inelastic (not elastic) object and then removed, the object

  3. P NITHINCHAKRI
    P NITHINCHAKRI :
    4 years ago

    "The total electric flux through any closed surface surrounding charges is equal to the amount of charge enclosed", Is statement of : *
    1)Coulomb's law
    2)Gauss's law
    3)Maxwell's first law
    4)Maxwell's second law

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