GATE PH 2025 PH Q57: Electromagnetic Theory

A point charge

is placed at the origin, inside a linear dielectric medium of infinite extent, having relative permittivity

. Which of the following option(s) is/are correct?

Your answerSelect all correct options. You can choose more than one.

The magnitude of the polarization varies as

The magnitude of the screened charge due to the dielectric medium is less than the magnitude of the point charge

for

The magnitude of the screened charge due to the dielectric medium is more than the magnitude of the point charge

for

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