The presence of an uncharged conductor near a charged one increases the__________?
Correct answer: B. capacity of the charged conductor
- A. charge of the charged conductor
- B. capacity of the charged conductor
- C. potential of the charged conductor
- D. all of the above
Explanation
The nearby uncharged conductor becomes charged by electrostatic induction, reducing the potential of the original conductor for the same charge. Since capacitance is charge divided by potential, the effective capacitance increases.
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