The distance between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor is doubled and the…

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Problem

The distance between the two plates of a parallel plate capacitor is doubled and the area of each plate is halved. If

C

is its initial capacitance, its final capacitance is equal to: (2022 Re) (a)

\frac{C}{4}

(b)

2C

(c)

\frac{C}{2}

(d)

4C