Asked by Martha Lucia on May 05, 2024

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In a capacitor, the amount of dielectric stress is proportional to the _____.

A) distance between the plates
B) thickness of the dielectric
C) current flow through the capacitor
D) voltage difference between the plates

Dielectric Stress

The molecular stress placed on a dielectric material proportional to the level of applied voltage.

Dielectric

An electric insulator.

Voltage Difference

The difference in electric potential between two points in an electrical circuit.

  • Understand the concept of dielectric stress and its factors.
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Zybrea KnightMay 06, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Dielectric stress in a capacitor is proportional to the voltage difference between the plates, as it determines the electric field strength across the dielectric material.