The Charge on the Square Plates of a Parallel-Plate Capacitor

question 28

Multiple Choice

The charge on the square plates of a parallel-plate capacitor is Q.The potential across the plates is maintained with constant voltage by a battery as they are pulled apart to twice their original separation,which is small compared to the dimensions of the plates.The amount of charge on the plates is now equal to

• A) 4Q.
• B) 2Q.
• C) Q.
• D) Q/2.
• E) Q/4.

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