MDCAT Physics MCQ #1528

When a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates of a capacitor, the energy stored

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1528

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates of a capacitor, the energy stored

    • A) Increases
    • B) Decreases
    • C) Remains the same
    • D) Becomes zero

    Answer: Increases

    Explanation: E = 0.5 * C * V^2, and C increases with dielectric, so E increases if V is constant. Wrong options misinterpret effect of dielectric.