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Electrostatics — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Maharashtra BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectrostatics2 Marks
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What is a linear isotropic dielectric? Give one example.
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Answer

A linear isotropic dielectric is one which when placed in a uniform electric field acquires an induced electric dipole moment in the direction of the field and proportional to the applied electric field intensity.
Examples: Mica, glass.

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