The parallel metal plates of the capacitor are separated by:
Correct answer: A. Insulators
- A. Insulators
- B. Isolators
- C. Capacitors
- D. Resistors
Explanation
A capacitor consists of two conducting plates separated by an insulator and is used to store electric charge. If a voltage is applied to the capacitor, one plate becomes negatively charged and the other becomes positively charged. Thus, option A is correct.
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