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Which factor does NOT affect the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor?.
- A.Plate area
- B.Separation distance
- C.Dielectric material
- D.Charge stored
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What a good answer should say
- Charge stored
Explanation
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The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is affected by the plate area, separation distance, and the dielectric material between the plates. However, the charge stored does not affect capacitance; it is a result of the capacitance and the potential difference applied.
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