Which of the Following Will Increase the Capacitance of a Parallel-Plate

question 105

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor? (There could be more than one correct choice. )

• A)a decrease in the plate area and an increase in the plate separation
• B)a decrease in the potential difference between the plates
• C)an increase in the potential difference between the plates
• D)an increase in the plate area and a decrease in the plate separation
• E)an increase in the charge on the plates

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