1. .......... field is associated with the capacitor ?

Electric

Magnetic

Both (a) and (b)

None of the above

Answer: Electric

Explanation:


2. Which medium has the least dielectric strength ?

Paraffin wax

Glass

Quartz

Air

Answer: Air

Explanation:


3. A capacitor consists of two ?

ceramic plates and one mica disc

insulators separated by a dielectric

silver coated insulators

conductors separated by an insulator

Answer: conductors separated by an insulator

Explanation:


4. When the dielectric is homogeneous, the potential gradient is ?

uniform

non-uniform

zero

any of the above

Answer: uniform

Explanation:


5. When a dielectric is placed in an electric field the field strength ?

decreases

increases

reduces to zero

remain unchanged

Answer: decreases

Explanation:


6. Which of the following capacitors preferred for high frequency circuits ?

Air capacitor

Electrolytic capacitor

Mica capacitor

none of the above

Answer: Mica capacitor

Explanation:


7. The unit of capacitance is ?

henry

ohm

farad

farad/m

Answer: farad

Explanation:


8. The unit of capacitance is ?

henry

ohm

farad

farad/m

Answer: farad

Explanation:


9. Dielectric constant for mica is nearly ?

200

100

3 to 8

1 to 2

Answer: 3 to 8

Explanation:


10. When a capacitor undergoes a dielectric breakdown ?

dielectric stores energy rendering plates charge less

electrons get scattered

electrons cease to move from one plate to another

permanent conduction path is established between plates

Answer: permanent conduction path is established between plates

Explanation: