The Plates of a Parallel-Plate Capacitor Are Maintained with Constant

question 70

Multiple Choice

The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor are maintained with constant voltage by a battery as they are pulled apart. During this process, the amount of charge on the plates must

• A)increase.
• B)decrease.
• C)remain constant.
• D)either increase or decrease. There is no way to tell from the information given.

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