A parallel plate capacitor is charged and the charging battery is then disconnected. If…

Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Electrostatics

1. the charge on the capacitor increases
2. the voltage across the plates decreases
3. the capacitance increases
4. the electrostatic energy stored in the capacitor increases

Answer

(D) the electrostatic energy stored in the capacitor increases

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