What is a dielectric?

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(B) dielectric is an insulating material that does not conduct electricity under normal conditions. However,when placed in an external electric field,

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An insulating material that can be polarized by an external electric field.

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(B) dielectric is an insulating material that does not conduct electricity under normal conditions. However,when placed in an external electric field,the charges within the material do not flow but shift slightly from their equilibrium positions,resulting in internal polarization. This process creates an internal electric field that opposes the external field,effectively reducing the net electric field within the material.

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