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A dielectric slab is inserted between the plates of a capacitor. The charge on the capacitor is `Q` and the magnitude of the induced charge on each surface of the dielectric is `Q'`.

A

Q' may be larger than Q.

B

Q' must be larger than Q.

C

Q' must be equal to Q.

D

Q'must be smaller than Q.

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