The capacitance of a capacitor does not depend upon
Correct answer: D. Thickness
- A. Area of plates
- B. Medium
- C. Distance between plates
- D. Thickness
Explanation
The thickness of the plates does not affect the capacitance. The capacitance depends on the area of the plates, but not on their thickness. The thickness only affects other properties such as the mechanical strength or resistance to heat, but not the ability to store electric charge.
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