Delmar's Standard Textbook Of Electricity
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Chapter 19, Problem 1RQ
What is the dielectric?
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To determine
What is a dielectric.
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A dielectric is an insulating material used to separate two metal platesin a capacitor. The value of dielectric is one the parameters that determines the capacitance of the capacitor.
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