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A parallel-plate capacitor is connected to a battery. A metal sheet of negligible thickness is placed between the plates. The sheet remains parallel to the plates of the capacitor.

A

The battery will supply more charge.

B

The capacitance will increase.

C

The potential difference between the plates will increase.

D

Equal and opposite charges will appear on the two faces of the metal plate.

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D
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