Dielectrics and Polarisation

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Dielectrics and Polarisation: Overview

This topic discusses the differences between a conductor and a dielectric in an external electric field. We will get to learn about some polar and non-polar molecules. It also talks about the concept of polarization in detail.

Important Questions on Dielectrics and Polarisation

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Two point charges +4μC and -10μC are placed 10cm apart in air. A dielectric slab of large length and breadth but of thickeness 5cm is placed between them. Calculate the force of attraction between the charges, if the relative permittivity of dielectric is 9 .

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Which of the following option is the pair of polar molecules?

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The dimensional formula of Polarization P is _____

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A dielectric material gets _____ when it placed in an electric field.

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 When a dielectric is placed in an external electric field a dielectric gets polarised.This statement is ture or false.

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When dielectric is placed in an electric field the field within the dielectric is?

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Which molecule has a zero dipole moment, polar or non-polar?

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Water (H2O) is an example of polar molecules.

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An uncharged capacitor with a solid dielectric is connected to a similar air capacitor charged to a potential of V0. If the common potential after sharing of charges becomes V, then the dielectric constant of the dielectric must be

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What is a non-polar molecule? Give an example.

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Which of the following is an example of polar molecule?

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The Dielectric constant of a medium is the ratio of the permittivity of the substance to the permittivity of free space

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Derive the S.I. unit of atomic polarizability.

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What do you mean by atomic polarizability?

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The energy density at a point in a medium of dielectric constant 8 is 26.55×106 Jm3. Calculate electric field intensity at that point in 109 N/C.  (Report your answer rounded off to 3 decimal places) 

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Explain the behaviour of dielectric slab which is subjected to an external electric field.