The charge on the parallel-plate capacitor's square plates is Q. A battery maintains a constant voltage between the plates while they are dragged apart to double their original separation distance, which is small compared to the dimensions of the plates. What will happen to the amount of charge on the plates? O Q/2. O 4Q. O 2Q. O Q/4. Q.

The charge on the parallel-plate capacitor's square plates is Q. A battery maintains a constant voltage between the plates while they are dragged apart to double their original separation distance, which is small compared to the dimensions of the plates. What will happen to the amount of charge on the plates? O Q/2. O 4Q. O 2Q. O Q/4. Q.

Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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Chapter27: Capacitors And Batteries

Section27.3: Batteries

Problem 27.5CE: A large parallel-plate capacitor is attached to a battery that has terminal potential (Fig....

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