A Pair of Parallel Plates,forming a Capacitor,are Connected to a Battery.While

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Multiple Choice

A pair of parallel plates,forming a capacitor,are connected to a battery.While the capacitor is still connected to the battery maintaining a constant voltage,the plates are pulled apart to triple their original distance.What is the ratio of the final energy stored to the original energy stored?

• A)3
• B)1
• C)1/3
• D)1/9
• E)​9

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