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Time left 0:30:39
While a battery is still
connected to a parallel plate
capacitor, the distance
between the capacitor
plates is halved. Which of the
following is a correct
statement?
The charge on the
plates does not change.
The potential difference
of the battery is halved.
The electric field
between the plates is
doubled.
The capacitance is
halved.
The potential difference
between the plates is
doubled.

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