Question
Download Solution PDFIn case of a linear isotropic dielectric, when placed in an external electric field, the induced dipole moment is
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
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Download Solution PDFCONCEPT:
- A dielectric develops a net dipole moment in the presence of an external field E. The dipole moment per unit volume is called polarization and is denoted by P.
where χe is a constant. It is the characteristic of the dielectric and is known as the electric susceptibility of the dielectric medium.
Electric susceptibility
- Electric susceptibility can also be expressed in terms of dielectric constant K as
EXPLANATION:
- When a dielectric is placed in an external electric field, charges are induced, and a net dipole moment is formed.
- The dipole moment per unit volume is defined as polarisation.
- Linear isotropic dielectrics are defined as dielectrics for which
- The direction of polarisation is the same as that of the external electric field.
- The strength of polarization is proportional to the external electric field.
- Therefore option 1 is correct.
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