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A parallel plate air capacitor of capacitance C is connected to a cell of emf V and then disconnected from it. A dielectric slab of dielectric constant K, which can just fill the air gap of the capacitor, is now inserted in it. Which of the following is incorrect?

A

The potential difference between the plates decreases K times

B

The energy stored in the capacitor decreases K times

C

The change in energy stored is ½CV²(1/K - 1)

D

The charge on the capacitor is not conserved

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