Question

Two capacitors are identical except that one is filled with air and the other with oil. Both capacitors carry the same charge. The ratio of the electric fields Eair/Eoil is:

a. Between 0 and 1
b. 0
c. 1
d. Between 1 and infinity
d. None of these

Answer 1

Answer: d. Between 1 and infinity

Explanation:

The correct answer is Between 1 and infinity This is so because Eair/Eoil = Kair/koil.

Basically a capacitor is a device which is used or utilized in storing electricity in an electric field. They are found in electrical devices and appliances where they are used in applications.