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The capacitance of a capacitor depends on

A

the geometry of the plates

B

separation between plates

C

the dielectric between the plates

D

above all

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    A
    Charge
    B
    Voltage
    C
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    D
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    A
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    B
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    A
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    B
    area of either plates
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    nature of medium between the plates

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