In: Physics
QUESTION 7 (6 + 6 = 12 marks)
(a) With the aid of appropriate diagrams, explain the following
three polarization mechanisms amongst
dielectric materials: (i) electronic, (ii) ionic and (iii)
orientational.
(b) For diamond, solid KCl, and liquid Hg (mercury) what kind(s) of
polarization (e.g. electronic, ionic
and/or orientation) is (are) possible?