AIPMT PRELIMS2006Physics-Electrostatics
AIPMT PRELIMS 2006 Physics Capacitors MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12
A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of V volts. After disconnecting the charging battery the distance between the plates of the capacitor is increased using an insulating handle. As a result the potential difference between the plates:
A
decreases
B
does not change
C
becomes zero
D
increases
Correct Answer
Option D
Detailed Explanation
When the distance between the plates of a disconnected capacitor is increased, the capacitance decreases, leading to an increase in the potential difference.
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