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PHY 102 Test Compilation PHY 102 2 Objective Question
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If the distance between two closely spaced parallel plates is halved, the electric field between them is
Options
A Is also halved
B becomes only ¼ as large
C remains the same
Correct Answer
D is doubled
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

For parallel plates with constant voltage, E = V/d. If d halved, E doubles. But if charge constant, E = σ/ε₀ independent of d. Question ambiguous. Most assume constant V → E doubles. None say that. Assuming constant charge (isolated), E same. Option C.

Hint

If isolated, E independent of d.

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Course: PHY 102
Topic: Test Compilation PHY 102 2
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 233 of 1819
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