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Question

In a parallel plate capacitor, the capacity increases if

A

Area of the plate is decreased

B

Distance between the plates increases

C

Area of the plate is increased

D

Dielectric constant decreases.

Answer

Area of the plate is increased

Explanation

Solution

: In a parallel plate capacitor, the capacity of capacitor

i.e.,

The capacity of capacitor increases if area of the plate is increased.