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parallel plate capacitor having air as dielectric medium is charged by a potential difference of V volt. After disconnecting the battery , the distance between theplates of the capacitor is increased using an insulated handle. As a result, potential difference between the plates ...........

A

does not change

B

decreases

C

increases

D

becomes zero.

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