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An insulator which is placed between the two plates of capacitor is called ___.

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dielectric

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inductor

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capacitor

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rheostat

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Solution

The correct option is A
dielectric

A capacitor is made by placing a dielectric between the 2 metal plates. The dielectric is an insulating material which decreases the electric field between the plates and hence, it will increase the capacitance.

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