An Ideal Parallel-Plate Capacitor Consists of Two Parallel Plates of Area

question 85

Multiple Choice

An ideal parallel-plate capacitor consists of two parallel plates of area A separated by a distance d.This capacitor is connected across a battery that maintains a constant potential difference between the plates.If the separation between the plates is now doubled,the magnitude of the charge on the plates will

• A)double.
• B)quadruple.
• C)be cut in half.
• D)be cut in fourth.
• E)not change.

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