The function of dielectric in a capacitor is

The function of dielectric in a capacitor is
  1. to reduce the effective potential on plates.
  2. to increase the effective potential on plates.
  3. to decrease the capacitance.
  4. to reduce the plate area of capacitor.

Solution

The dielectric reduces the electric field and hence the potential difference.

Asked in: MHT CET 2024 (09 May Shift 1)

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