A dielectric material such as paper is inserted between the plates of a capacitor as the capacitor holds a fixed charge on its plates.What happens to the electric field between the plates as the dielectric is inserted?

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When a dielectric material is inserted between the plates of a capacitor, the electric field strength decreases because the dielectric material reduces the amount of electric flux passing through the capacitor, which results in a weaker field between the plates. Therefore, the correct answer is C, the field becomes weaker.

A Dielectric Material Such as Paper Is Inserted Between the Plates