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The material kept between the two charged plates on a capacitor is called as ________.

A

dielectric

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B

conductor

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semi-conductor

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D

resistor

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Solution

The correct option is A dielectric
Dielectric is the electrically insulating material between the metallic plates of a capacitor. Common examples of dielectric material include mica, glass or even air.

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