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QAIPMT-2006-Ph-2447: NEET 2006 Physics - Class 12 AIPMT-2006-Ph-2447 Solution: A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential…
A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of V volts. 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
Multiple Choice Options
- A increases
- B decreases
- C does not change
- D becomes zero
Step-by-Step Verified Solution
If we increase the distance between the plates its capacity decreases resulting in higher potential as we know Q = CV. Since Q is constant (battery has been disconnected), on decreasing C, V will increase.