The value of dielectric constant of a dielectric medium is always greater than unity. Why?
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The dielectric constant of the dielectric is defined as the ratio of the capacitance with and without the dielectric. Therefore , when the dielectric is placed between the plates of a capacitor its capacitance increases and hence dielectric constant of a dielectric medium is always greater than unity. [i,e, epsilon r = C m/C 0 ]