University Physics with Modern Physics (14th Edition)

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Chapter 24 - Capacitance and Dielectrics - Problems - Discussion Questions - Page 808: Q24.20

Answer

The dielectric constant is effectively infinite.

Work Step by Step

Equation 24.14 shows that the electric field strength in the presence of a dielectric is reduced by a factor of $\kappa$. A conductor has zero electric field inside, so it is just like the material has an infinite dielectric constant.
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