Question

Which of the following set of characteristics of a material is suitable for using it as a dielectric in a capacitor?

• A. large dielectric constant and high dielectric strength
• B. large dielectric constant and low dielectric strength
• C. small dielectric constant and high dielectric strength
• D. small dielectric constant and low dielectric strength

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

The material suitable for use as a dielectric in a capacitor must have high dielectric strength and large dielectric constant