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A parallel plate air capacitor is connected to a battery. If plates of the capacitor are pulled farther apart, then which of the following statements is/are correct ?

A

Strength of electric field inside the capacitor remains unchanged, if battery is disconnected before pulling the plate

B

During the process, work is done by external force applied to pull the plates either battery is disconnected or it remains connected

C

Stored energy in the capacitor decreases if the battery remains connected

D

None of these

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