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Using the data in Table 19.1, estimate the dielectric constants for borosilicate glass, pe...

Using the data in Table 19.1, estimate the dielectric constants for borosilicate glass, periclase (MgO), poly(methyl methacrylate), and polypropylene, and compare these values with those cited in the following table. Briefly explain any discrepancies.

Material

Dielectric Constant (1 MHz)

Borosilicate glass

4.65

Periclase

9.65

Poly(methyl methacrylate)

2.76

Polypropylene

2.30

Table 19.1 Refractive Indices for Some Transparent Materials

Material

Average Index of Refraction

Ceramics

Silica glass

1.458

Borosilicate (Pyrex) glass

1.47

Soda–lime glass

1.51

Quartz (SiO2)

1.55

Dense optical flint glass

1.65

Spinel (MgAl2O4)

1.72

Periclase (MgO)

1.74

Corundum (Al2O3)

1.76

Polymers

Polytetrafluoroethylene

1.35

Poly(methyl methacrylate)

1.49

Polypropylene

1.49

Polyethylene

1.51

Polystyrene

1.60

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