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>> $Dielectric constant for a metal is:$

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Dielectric constant for a metal is:

A

zero

B

infinite

C

1

D

10

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Updated on : 2022-09-05

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Correct option is B)

Permittivity of metals is very high comparable to the permittivity of free space. So dielectric constant for metal is infinite.

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