A dielectric material such as paper is placed between the plates of a capacitor holding a fixed charge. What happens to the electric field between the plates?

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When a dielectric material such as paper is placed between the plates of a capacitor holding a fixed charge, the electric field between the plates weakens. This is due to the polarization of the dielectric material which reduces the effective electric field between the plates. Therefore, the correct option is C, becomes weaker.

A Dielectric Material Such as Paper Is Placed Between the Plates