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A capacitor is charged by using a battery which is then disconnected. A dielectric slab is then slipped between the plates, which results in

A

reduction of charges on the plates and increase of potential difference across the plates

B

increase in the potential difference across the plates, reduction in stored energy, but no change in the charge on the plates

C

decrease in the potential difference across that plates, reduction in stored energy, but no change in the charge on the plates.

D

None of the above

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C
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