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Physics · L4 · How a Dielectric Increases Capacitance

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Chain from an inserted dielectric's polarisation to the resulting increase in capacitance.

by @openstemUpdated Physics
🔋 Dielectric inserted between platesMolecules polariseunder the applied fieldBound charge createsan opposing fieldNet internal field dropsVoltage drops (fixed Q)or charge rises (fixed V)C = κC_vacuum, κ > 1

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