Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2]
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Concepts Of Physics MCQ Edition [Volume 2] · Physics · Capacitors
The distance between the plates of a charged parallel-plate...
The distance between the plates of a charged parallel-plate capacitor is increased. Which of the following quantities will change?
Options
- AEnergy of the capacitor
- BPotential difference across the capacitor
- CCharge on the capacitor
- DEnergy density between the plates
Correct answer
B. Potential difference across the capacitor
Step-by-step solution
For an isolated charged capacitor, the charge on the plates remains constant.
The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is given by . As the distance between the plates increases, the capacitance decreases.
The potential difference across the capacitor is . Since is constant and decreases, the potential difference increases.
The energy stored in the capacitor is . Since decreases, the energy increases.
The electric field between the plates is . Since and are constant, the electric field remains constant.
The energy density between the plates is . Since is constant, the energy density remains constant.
Therefore, the energy of the capacitor and the potential difference across it will change.
The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is given by . As the distance between the plates increases, the capacitance decreases.
The potential difference across the capacitor is . Since is constant and decreases, the potential difference increases.
The energy stored in the capacitor is . Since decreases, the energy increases.
The electric field between the plates is . Since and are constant, the electric field remains constant.
The energy density between the plates is . Since is constant, the energy density remains constant.
Therefore, the energy of the capacitor and the potential difference across it will change.