When the dielectric is placed in an external electric field, the electric field inside the dielectric is (a) larger than the external electric field. (b) less than the external electric field. (c) equal to the external electric field. (d) equal to or greater than external electric field.

Answer: (b). Polarisation of the dielectric produces an opposing field, so E = E₀/K < E₀. So the answer is (b) less than the external electric field.

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When the dielectric is placed in an external electric field, the electric field inside the dielectric is

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Answer: (b)

Polarisation of the dielectric produces an opposing field, so $E = \frac{E_0}{K} < E_0$ .
So the answer is (b) less than the external electric field.

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