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In conductors, which condition will be true? (a) σ/ωε > 1 (b) σωε > 1 (c) σ/ωε < 1 (d) σωε < 1 The question was asked in an online interview. Asked question is from Dielectric vs Conductor Wave Propagation topic in division EM Wave Propagation of Electromagnetic Theory Select the correct answer from above options Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers, Electromagnetic Theory questions pdf, Electromagnetic Theory question bank, Electromagnetic Theory questions and answers pdf, mcq on Electromagnetic Theory pdf,electromagnetic theory book pdf,electromagnetic theory pdf notes,electromagnetic theory lecture notes,electromagnetic theory of light,maxwell electromagnetic theory,electromagnetic theory proposed by,electromagnetic theory engineering physics,electromagnetic theory nptel

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Correct answer is (a) σ/ωε > 1 The explanation is: For conductors, the conductivity will be maximum. Thus the loss tangent is greater than unity. This is given by σ/ωε >1.