A parallel plate capacitor is charged and the charging battery is then disconnected. If the plates of the capacitor are moved further apart by means of insulating handles, then
  • A
    The charge on the capacitor increases
  • B
    The voltage across the plates decreases
  • C
    The capacitance increases
  • D
    The electrostatic energy stored in the capacitor increases
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