What is the result of changing the dielectric in a capacitor to a dielectric with a larger dielectric constant?

A. The capacitor will have a lower charge at a given potential energy.

B. The capacitor will have a higher potential difference at a given potential energy.

C. The capacitor can store less potential energy at a given potential difference.

D. The capacitor can store more charge at a given potential difference.

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Sasha Costa

21 April, 10:39

What is the result of changing the dielectric in a capacitor to a dielectric with a larger dielectric constant?

A. The capacitor will have a lower charge at a given potential energy.

B. The capacitor will have a higher potential difference at a given potential energy.

C. The capacitor can store less potential energy at a given potential difference.

D. The capacitor can store more charge at a given potential difference.

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Brogan Hoffman · Answer 1

Q=C·V--->The dielectric increases the capacity, then for a given potential difference Q is increased which means more charge is stored. The correct answer is D