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Question

If the plates of a parallel plate capacitor connected to a battery are moved closer to each other, then: (A) The charge stored in it increases. (B) The energy stored in it decreases. (C) Its capacitance increases. (D) The ratio of charge to its potential remains the same. (E) The product of charge and voltage increases.

Choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

A

(A), (C) and (E) only

B

(B), (D) and (E) only

C

(A), (B) and (C) only

D

(A), (B) and (E) only

Step-by-Step Solution

  1. Capacitance (CC): The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is given by C=ε0AdC = \frac{\varepsilon_0 A}{d}. When plates are moved closer, the distance dd decreases, causing capacitance CC to increase. (Statement (C) is Correct).
  2. Potential (VV): Since the capacitor remains connected to the battery, the potential difference VV across the plates remains constant.
  3. Charge (QQ): Charge is given by Q=CVQ = CV. Since CC increases and VV is constant, the charge QQ increases. (Statement (A) is Correct).
  4. Energy (UU): Energy stored is U=12CV2U = \frac{1}{2}CV^2. Since CC increases and VV is constant, the energy UU increases. (Statement (B) is Incorrect).
  5. Ratio (Q/VQ/V): The ratio Q/VQ/V is equal to capacitance CC. Since CC increases, the ratio increases. (Statement (D) is Incorrect).
  6. Product (QVQV): The product Q×VQ \times V represents twice the energy (2U2U) or the work done. Since QQ increases and VV is constant, the product QVQV increases. (Statement (E) is Correct).

Conclusion: Statements (A), (C), and (E) are correct.

Exam Context & Concepts Covered

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