Which of the Following Statements About a Parallel Plate Capacitor

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about a parallel plate capacitor is FALSE?

• A) The two plates have equal charges.
• B) The capacitor stores charges on the plates.
• C) The capacitance is proportional to the area.
• D) The capacitance is inversely proportional to the separation between the plates.
• E) A charged capacitor stores energy.

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