If the dielectric material between the plates of the capacitor is removed, what happens to the electric field between the plates?

If the dielectric material between the plates of the capacitor is removed, what happens to the electric field between the plates?

Explanation

The presence of a dielectric material between the plates of a capacitor reduces the electric field by a factor called the dielectric constant 𝐾

The electric field E in a capacitor with a dielectric is related to the field E0 without the dielectric by:

E= E0/K


When the dielectric material is removed, the dielectric constant K becomes 1 (for vacuum or air), and the electric field reverts to its original strength, increasing by a factor of 𝐾


Thus, when the dielectric is removed, the electric field increases.