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Which material would have the lowest dielectric constant as used in a capacitor?

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Which material would have the lowest dielectric constant as used in a capacitor?

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• Dielectric constant (relative permittivity) and what it physically means in a capacitor • How different insulating materials (air, paper, oil, mica) compare in their ability to store electric charge • Typical trend: gases vs liquids vs solid insulators in terms of dielectric constant

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• Think about which material lets a capacitor store the least additional charge compared with a vacuum at the same voltage • Consider whether a gas, liquid, or solid is usually closer in behavior to a vacuum regarding electric properties • Recall which materials are used when we want to increase capacitance a lot versus when we just want simple insulation with almost no change

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• Be clear that vacuum has a dielectric constant defined as 1 and others are compared relative to this • Ask yourself which option is physically most similar to empty space in terms of molecular density and polarization • Eliminate any materials you know are used specifically to boost capacitance in practical capacitors (like high‑k dielectrics)

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Which material would have the lowest dielectric constant as used in a capacitor?

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Which material would have the lowest dielectric constant as used in a capacitor?

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