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In an external field, a polar or non-polar dielectric develops?
ANet dipole moment
BNet free charge
CZero net field
DZero resistance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Net dipole moment
Alignment of polar molecules or induced dipoles of non-polar ones gives a net dipole moment.
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