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Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance — Physics STD 12 Science — Question

Bihar BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 SciencePhysicsElectrostatic Potential and Capacitance1 Mark
MCQ
To reduce the value of capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor, the empty space between the plates:
  • A
    is filled with dielectric material
  • B
    by reducing, the area of the plates is increased
  • ✓
    by increasing, the area of the plates is reduced
  • D
    also increases and also increases the area
✓

Answer

Correct option: C.
by increasing, the area of the plates is reduced
(c)by increasing, the area of the plates is reduced

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