Chapter 3, Problem 3.1P

What is a dielectric material? Give two examples.

To determine

To define:

Thedielectric material along withtwo examples.

Explanation of Solution

Dielectric material is that type of electrical insulator which is poor conductor of electricity. Dielectric material can be polarized by an applied electric field because of polarization positive charge displaced in the direction of applied electric field and negative charge displaced in opposite direction of applied electric field.

Dielectric materials can able to store electric charges and these electric charges cannot flow through it.

Figure 1

Glass and plastics are two example of di-electric material.