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A parallel plate capacitor is charged to a potential difference of 10 volts. After disconnecting the battery, distance between the plates of capacitor is decreased by using nonconducting handles. The potential difference between the plates will

A

Become zero

B

Remain same

C

Decrease

D

Increase

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