Question

the insulator can be polarize ?

Answer 1

yes it can be polarized. it happens in capacitors

Answer 2

but if the insulator is in the common situation, It still can be polarized? (if there is charged body near to the insulator)

Answer 3

can u state the specific situation u are referring to?

Answer 4

I mean that if there is charged body closing to the insulator, the insulator can be polarized by the charged body?

Answer 5

i guess yes

Answer 6

But, why.....?

Answer 7

u see whenever a body is subjected to an electric field, the molecules within it tend to realign themselves in accordance to the strength of the electric field and the degree of freedom of movement of the molecules. in case of the insulator being of a material (such as water molecules) which can be polarised, they realign themselves in accordance to the subjected field and thereby are polarised. i m just a novice, u better check this answer with ur professor

Answer 8

thanks you for you answer.
i have got it