Quiz on Dielectric Properties of Matter

What is the term for the ability of a material to become polarized in an electric field?

• Dielectric constant

• Electrical susceptibility

• Electrical conductivity

• Magnetic permeability

Which of the following is a type of capacitor that can be filled with a dielectric?

• Resistive capacitor

• Inductive capacitor

• Parallel plate capacitor

• Series capacitor

What does the displacement vector D represent in dielectrics?

• Electric field strength

• Electric displacement field

• Magnetic field strength

• Polarization density

Which law describes the relationship between electric field and charge distribution in dielectrics?

• Ampere's Law

• Ohm's Law

• Faraday's Law

• Gauss's Law

What is the relationship between the electric field E, polarization P, and displacement D in dielectrics?

• D = E / P

• D = E * P

• D = E - P

• D = E + P

What is the effect of increasing the dielectric constant on the capacitance of a capacitor?

• Capacitance decreases

• Capacitance remains the same

• Capacitance increases

• Capacitance becomes zero

Which property of a dielectric material determines its ability to store electrical energy?

• Thermal conductivity

• Electrical conductivity

• Dielectric constant

• Dielectric strength

What happens to the electric field inside a dielectric material when it is subjected to an external electric field?

• It becomes zero

• It remains unchanged

• It decreases

• It increases

What is the primary function of a dielectric material in a capacitor?

• To dissipate heat

• To generate electric fields

• To insulate and store charge

• To conduct electricity

How does the presence of a dielectric affect the breakdown voltage of a capacitor?

• It has no effect on the breakdown voltage

• It makes the breakdown voltage unpredictable

• It increases the breakdown voltage

• It decreases the breakdown voltage