A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of V volt. After…
Physics · Class 12 · CBSE — Electrostatic Potential & Capacitance
A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of V volt. After disconnecting the charging battery, the distance between the plates of the capacitor is increased using an insulating handle. As a result, the potential difference between the plates.
- increases
- decreases
- does not change
- becomes zero
Answer
(A) increases
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