(a)  Explain elaborately the differences between the electric force and the electric field. (b)  Explain elaborately qualitatively why the capacitance of a capacitor increases when a dielectric is inserted inside.

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#1. (a)  Explain elaborately the differences between the electric force and the electric field.

(b)  Explain elaborately qualitatively why the capacitance of a capacitor increases when a
dielectric is inserted inside.

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