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A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of `V` volts. After disconnecting the charging battery the distance between the plates of the capacitor is increased using an isulating handle. As a result the potential difference between the plates

A

decrease

B

increases

C

becomes zero

D

does not change

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