Initially, we are using air-dielectric for a capacitor. If we replace the dielectric with another material of relative permittivity/dielectric constant of K while keeping the potential difference across the capacitor constant, which of the following is true? O The capacitance increases by a factor of K, while the charge stored in the capacitor decreases by a factor of K. O The capacitance decreases by a factor of K, while the charge stored in the capacitor increases by a factor of K. O Both the capacitance and the total charge stored in the capacitor decrease by a factor of K. O Both the capacitance and the total charge stored in the capacitor increase by a factor of K.

Initially, we are using air-dielectric for a capacitor. If we replace the dielectric with another material of relative permittivity/dielectric constant of K while keeping the potential difference across the capacitor constant, which of the following is true? O The capacitance increases by a factor of K, while the charge stored in the capacitor decreases by a factor of K. O The capacitance decreases by a factor of K, while the charge stored in the capacitor increases by a factor of K. O Both the capacitance and the total charge stored in the capacitor decrease by a factor of K. O Both the capacitance and the total charge stored in the capacitor increase by a factor of K.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 40PQ

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