The principle of a capacitor is based on which of the following facts?
Correct answer: D. P.otential of a conductor is greatly reduced without affecting the charge in it
- A. Potential of a conductor is greatly increased with a decrease in the charge in it increase in the charge in it. affecting the charge in it
- B. Potential of a conductor is greatly reduced with an increase in the charge in it.
- C. Potential of a conductor is greatly increased without affecting the charge in it
- D. P.otential of a conductor is greatly reduced without affecting the charge in it
- E. Potential of a conductor is greatly increased with an increase in the charge in it
Explanation
The principle of the capacitor is based on the fact that the potential of a conductor is greatly reduced and its capacity is increased without affecting the electric charge in it by placing another earth-connected conductor or an oppositely charged conductor in its neighborhood. This arrangement is, therefore, able to store electric charge.
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