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Published on: August 14, 2026
In the figure shown, the plates of a parallel plate capacitor have unequal charges. Its capacitance is C and P is a point outside the capacitor as shown in figure. The distance between the plates is d. Select the INCORRECT statement.
A
A point charge at point P will experience and electric force due to capacitor
B
The potential difference between the plates will be 
C
The energy stored in the electric field in the region between the plates is 
D
The force on one plate due to the other plate is 
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
D
The electric field between the plates of capacitor is given as
The force between the two plates is given as
Energy stored between plates is given as
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