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what is the meaning of dielectic? what is a capacitor and its capacitance?

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Dielectric are the insulating material which transmits electric effects without conducting.
Capacitor is devices which can be used to store energy or charge in an electric field.

Capacitance is the ability of the body to store the electrical charge.

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