Is paper a dielectric?

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Dielectric: Dielectric is a substance in which an electric field is maintained at zero or near-zero dissipation.
In a dielectric substance, there are few free electrons.
Paper is a dielectric due to few free electrons being there.
Dielectric, material act as an insulator.
Hence, paper is a dielectric.

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Is paper a dielectric?

Dielectric: Dielectric is a substance in which an electric field is maintained at zero or near-zero dissipation.In a dielectric substance, there are few free electrons.Paper is a dielectric due to few free electrons being there.Dielectric, material act as an insulator.Hence, paper is a dielectric.