A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of $V$ volts. After disconnecting the charging battery the 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
    does not change
  • D
    becomes zero
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