Question

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 12mm, then

(a) The potential difference of the condenser will become 180 volts

(b) The P.D. will become 20 volts

(c) The P.D. will remain unchanged

(d) The charge on condenser will reduce to one third

Answer

(a) The potential difference of the condenser will become 180 volts

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