APFIVE Induced Electric Field in a Dielectric
A dielectric material with a permittivity of 4ε₀ is placed in an external electric field, E₀. Which of the following statements describes the induced electric field created by the polarization of the material?
A
It’s opposite to the external field with magnitude E₀/4
B
It’s opposite to the external field with magnitude 3E₀/4
C
It’s in the same direction as the external field
D
It’s perpendicular to the external field
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