If the distance between the plates of parallel plates condenser is increased, its potential will:
Correct answer: C. Decrease
- A. Remain same
- B. Increase
- C. Decrease
- D. Decrease exponentially
Explanation
Option C is correct as potential is inversely proportional to the distance between plates of parallel plates condenser so when the distance increases potential decreases linearly.
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