Aparallel 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. does not charge
B. becomes zero
C. increases
D. decreases
Answer:C
Aparallel 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. does not charge B. becomes zero C. increases D. decreases