Question

Why is water not used as a dielectric in Capacitors?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. Dielectric-Substances that are put between capacitor plates to reduce electric strength and increase the efficiency of the capacitor that is by increasing capacitance
2. An ideal dielectric substance should have high dielectric strength which means its electric strength and a low dielectric constant which expresses the extent to which a substance holds electric flux.
3. Water has low dielectric strength and high dielectric constant due to which it is not used as dielectric in a capacitor.