The electric field in the dielectric is wasted?

In summary: If Q increases, then the work it takes to remove the dielectric is greater than the work it took to put it in place, and vice versa.
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as you see the problem and solution (see the attachment)the input electric filed is 2K v/m but in the glass the electric filed decrease approximately to 705.9 v/m.i want to know
1- The electric field in the dielectric is wasted?
2-why electric field decrease?

Thanks
 

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and another question
permittivity can be changed as electric field booster.it means we can set the permittivity of the second environment that electric filed increase(like an electric filed amplifier)?if yes how it does?
 
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baby_1 said:
Hello
as you see the problem and solution (see the attachment)the input electric filed is 2K v/m but in the glass the electric filed decrease approximately to 705.9 v/m.i want to know
1- The electric field in the dielectric is wasted?
2-why electric field decrease?

Thanks

Because at the boundary between the air and the glass, polarization surface charges are set up. These charges set up an opposing E field to the external E field so the sum of the two E fields is less than the external E field alone.
 
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Thanks dear rude man
what about the next question
"and another question
permittivity can be changed as electric field booster.it means we can set the permittivity of the second environment that electric filed increase(like an electric filed amplifier)?if yes how it does? "

is it possible the permittivity can increase electric filed?is possible that polarization surface charges setup an agree electric filed that increase E filed in the second environment?
 
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using a dielectric (in a capacitor gap) means that you can store κ times as much charge on the plates
(which would otherwise fill the gap with tremendously intense E-field) with the same voltage supply.
Because the charge in each potential carries Energy : (½QaVa + ½QbVb) , the stored Energy is also increased by factor κ .

At the molecular level, electric dipoles arise with their (+) end in the E-field's direction,
(so their internal E will always tend to cancel the external E-field).
Molecules that have permanent electric dipole try to rotate so as to reduce their PE in the external E-field ... this rotation always will reduce the local Electric field (to the extent that it occurs; solids severely limit rotation)

We can not force (torque?) molecular dipoles to orient themselves along the external E-field, the way magnets do naturally.
 
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permittivity can be changed as electric field booster.it means we can set the permittivity of the second environment that electric filed increase(like an electric filed amplifier)?if yes how it does?

True. Assume you have a slab of dielectric between two parallel plates. The plates are charged to some level Q. Then it takes positive work to remove the slab from between the plates. The new E field where the dielectric was is now larger than the E field when the dielectric was in place. This assumes Q did not change.
 
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FAQ: The electric field in the dielectric is wasted?

What is the electric field in a dielectric?

The electric field in a dielectric refers to the electric field that exists within a material when it is placed in an external electric field.

How does a dielectric affect the electric field?

A dielectric affects the electric field by reducing its strength. This is because the electric field induces an opposite charge in the dielectric material, creating an internal electric field that cancels out the external electric field.

Why is the electric field in a dielectric considered "wasted"?

The electric field in a dielectric is considered "wasted" because it does not contribute to the movement of charges. Instead, it is used to polarize the dielectric material, which can store electrical energy.

Can the electric field in a dielectric be completely eliminated?

No, the electric field in a dielectric cannot be completely eliminated. Even in the presence of a dielectric material, there will always be some residual electric field.

What are some practical applications of dielectrics and their effect on the electric field?

Dielectrics are commonly used in capacitors, which can store electrical energy due to the presence of a dielectric material. They are also used in insulating materials to protect against electric shocks and in electrical transmission lines to reduce energy loss due to the electric field.

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