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Dielectric constant of a metal is

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Zero
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Infinite
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Finite
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Unpredictable
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Solution

The correct option is B Infinite
Dielectric constant is also called relative permitivity. So here the permitivity is taken relative to vacuum(k=1). And with respect to vacuum, metals are the most polarize material. So it conducts totally.

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