Post Utme Abu 2021 Physics Question 3

Practice objective / multiple choice question 3 from the 2021 Post Utme Abu Physics examination.

Post Utme Abu 2021 Physics Objective / Multiple Choice
Question 3 POST_UTME_ABU • 2021 • PHYSICS • objective

A parallel plate capacitor has a capaci\tance $C$ and is charged to a potential difference $V$. If the dis\tance between the plates is doubled, what happens to the capaci\tance?

Answer Options

A. The capaci\tance remains the same.
B. The capaci\tance increases by a factor of 2.
C. The capaci\tance increases by a factor of 4.
Correct Answer D. The capaci\tance decreases by a factor of 2.
Correct Answer
D
Correct Option:
The capaci\tance decreases by a factor of 2.

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