The distance between the plates of a parallel plate condenser is $\,4mm$ and potential difference is $60\;volts$. If the distance between the plates is increased to $12\,mm$, then
  • AThe potential difference of the condenser will become $180\;volts$
  • BThe $P.D.$ will become $20\;volts$
  • CThe $P.D.$ will remain unchanged
  • D
    The charge on condenser will reduce to one third
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