The resistance of the insulating material is given by R=Aρd.
The capacitance of the parallel plate capacitor is given by C=dϵ0ϵrA.
Multiplying the expressions for R and C, we get:
RC=ρϵ0ϵr
Rearranging for relative permittivity ϵr:
ϵr=ρϵ0RC
Substituting the given values:
ϵr=1013×8.85×10−1217.7×1014×10−6
ϵr=8.85×10117.7×108
ϵr=2×107
Comparing this with the given expression ϵr=α×107, we get:
α=2
Answer: 2