The Plates of a Charged Capacitor Attract Each Other Due

question 36

Essay

The plates of a charged capacitor attract each other due to the electric forces between them. Suppose the capacitor is disconnected from the battery used to charge it, so the amount of charge on each plate is fixed. An external force is applied to increase the separation of the plates. Where is the additional energy required for this process being stored?

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