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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance The Parallel Plate Capacitor MCQ (Single Correct)

If plates of charged parallel plate capacitor are pulled apart:

A
The capacitance increases
B
Charge increases
C
Potential difference remains same
D
Potential difference increases

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D

When separation increases capacitance decreases.
and
increases.

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