Dielectric Material in Parallel Plate Capacitor

Most recent answer: 05/24/2016

Q:
What is the purpose of dielectric material in parallel plate capacitor
- chime (age 18)
FCT, Abuja, Nigeria
A:

The dielectric material makes the capacitance much larger. Without it the capacitors would have to be huge.

Mike W.


(published on 05/24/2016)