Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
A dielectric slab is introduced between the plates of an isolated...
A dielectric slab is introduced between the plates of an isolated charged capacitor. Which of the following quantities remains unchanged?
Options
- AThe electric field within the capacitor
- BThe stored energy in the capacitor
- CThe charge on the capacitor
- DThe potential difference across the plates
Correct answer
C. The charge on the capacitor
Step-by-step solution
For an isolated charged capacitor, the battery is disconnected. Thus, the charge on the capacitor plates has no path to escape or increase, so it remains constant.
When a dielectric slab of dielectric constant is introduced, the capacitance increases from to .
Since charge is constant, the potential difference becomes , which means it decreases.
The electric field becomes , which means it decreases.
The stored energy becomes , which means it decreases.
Therefore, only the charge on the capacitor remains unchanged.
When a dielectric slab of dielectric constant is introduced, the capacitance increases from to .
Since charge is constant, the potential difference becomes , which means it decreases.
The electric field becomes , which means it decreases.
The stored energy becomes , which means it decreases.
Therefore, only the charge on the capacitor remains unchanged.