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What is a dielectric material? Give two examples.

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A dielectric material is a poor conductor of electricity but an efficient supporter of electrostatic fields. It can store electrical charges, have a high specific resistance and a negative temperature coefficient of resistance.

Examples:

Solid Dielectrics – Ceramic, Plastic, Mica, and Glass.

Dielectric Liquid – Distilled Water.

Dielectric Gas – Dry Air, vacuum, nitrogen and helium.

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