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Q. If a linear isotropic dielectric is placed in an electric field of strength $E$, then the polarization $P$ is

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Solution:

For linear isotropic dielectric,
Polarisation, $P=\chi_{e} E$
where $\chi_{e}$ is a constant characteristic of the dielectric and is known as the electric susceptibility of the dielectric medium.