Inserting a dielectric material between two charged parallel conducting plates, originally separated by air and disconnected from a battery, will produce what effect on the capacitor?

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Inserting a dielectric increases the capacitance of a capacitor because it reduces the electric field, allowing the capacitor to store more charge for the same voltage.

Inserting a Dielectric Material Between Two Charged Parallel Conducting Plates