Electrostatics Question 145

Question: On increasing the plate separation of a charged condenser, the energy [Kerala PMT 2004]

Options:

A) Increases

B) Decreases

C) Remains unchanged

D) Becomes zero

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

Energy U=12Q2C for a charged capacitor charge Q is constant and with the increase in separation C will decrease (C1d) , So overall U will increase.



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