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PHY 102 Last Minute Prep Objective Question

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A parallel plate capacitor has a capacitance C. The area of the plate is doubled and the distance between the plates is halved. What is the new capacitance?
Options
A C/4
B C/2
C C
D 4C
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

C = ε₀A/d. Doubling A (×2) and halving d (×2) results in a factor of 4

Hint

Both changes work to increase the capacitance.

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