Question

If dielectric constant and dielectric strength be denoted by $K$ and $X$ respectively, then a material suitable for use as a dielectric in a capacitor must have

• A. high $K$ and high $X$
• B. high $K$ and low $X$
• C. low $K$ and high $X$
• D. low $K$ and low $X$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The material suitable for using as a dielectric must have high dielectric strength X and large dielectric constant K.