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For a capacitor not connected to a battery, why does the voltage decrease with the insertion of a dielectric. Would it be because the net electric field between the conductors is decreased?
username2 said:you just answered your own question. there is also less room for particles to lose potential over.
A capacitor with dielectric is an electronic component that stores electrical energy by using an insulating material called dielectric. It consists of two parallel plates separated by the dielectric material, which helps to increase the capacitance of the capacitor.
The dielectric material in a capacitor serves to increase the capacitance of the capacitor. It does this by reducing the electric field between the plates, allowing for a larger amount of charge to be stored on the plates.
There are several types of dielectric materials used in capacitors, including ceramic, paper, plastic, and electrolytic materials. Each type has its own specific characteristics and is used in different applications based on its dielectric constant, breakdown voltage, and other properties.
The dielectric constant is a measure of how well a material can store electrical energy. It is a crucial factor in determining the capacitance of a capacitor, as a higher dielectric constant will result in a larger capacitance. This means that the higher the dielectric constant of a material, the more charge it can store on the plates of a capacitor.
No, a capacitor with dielectric has a maximum capacitance and can only store a finite amount of charge. The amount of charge it can store is determined by the dielectric constant of the material, the size of the plates, and the distance between them. If the electric field becomes too strong, it can cause the dielectric material to break down, resulting in the capacitor failing.