A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of $V$. After disconnecting the battery, distance between the plates of the capacitor is increased using an insulating handle. As a result, the potential difference between the plates
  • A
    Decreases
  • B
    Increases
  • C
    Becomes zero
  • D
    Does not change
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