A conductor is an extreme case of a dielectric, since if

Chapter 24, Problem 20DQ

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A conductor is an extreme case of a dielectric, since if an electric field is applied to a conductor, charges are free to move within the conductor to set up “induced charges.” What is the dielectric constant of a perfect conductor? Is it K = 0, or something in between? Explain your reasoning.

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