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Problem
20. Two parallel conducting plates, separated by a distance d, are connected to a battery of emf E. Which of the following is correct if the plate separation is doubled while the battery remains connected?
(1) (A) The electric charge on the plates is doubled.
(2) (B) The electric charge on the plates is halved.
(3) (C) The potential difference between the plates is doubled.
(4) (E) The capacitance is unchanged.