An Ideal Parallel-Plate Capacitor Has a Capacitance of C

question 66

Multiple Choice

An ideal parallel-plate capacitor has a capacitance of C.If the area of the plates is doubled and the distance between the plates is halved,what is the new capacitance?

• A)C/4
• B)C/2
• C)2C
• D)4C

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