Category: Everyday Science | Last updated: 2026-09-18

In a parallel plate capacitor, doubling the distance between plates while keeping charge constant will:

A) Double the capacitance

B) Halve the capacitance

C) Double the voltage

D) Both B and C

Explanation

C = εA/d: doubling d halves C. Since Q = CV and Q is constant, V must double.

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