Aparallel-plate capacitor is connected to a cell. Its positive plate $A$ and its negative plate $B $ have charges $+Q$ and $-Q$ respectively. A third plate $C$, identical to $A$ and $B$, with charge $+Q$, is now introduced midway between $ A$ and $B$, parallel to them. Which of the following are correct?
  • AThe charge on the inner face of $B$  is now $ - \frac{{3Q}}{2}$
  • BThere is no change in the potential difference between $A$ and $B$.
  • CThe potential difference between $A$ and $C$ is one-third of the potential difference between $B$ and $C$.
  • D
    all of the above
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