Question 22 On the square plates of an air-filled parallel-plate capacitor, equal but opposite charges Q are arranged. The plates are then pulled apart to double their initial separation, which is small compared to the dimensions of the plates. Which of the claims concerning this capacitor is correct? (There may be several right answers.) The capacitance has doubled. The energy density in the capacitor has increased. The potential difference across the plates has doubled. The energy stored in the capacitor has doubled. The electric field between the plates has increased.

Question 22 On the square plates of an air-filled parallel-plate capacitor, equal but opposite charges Q are arranged. The plates are then pulled apart to double their initial separation, which is small compared to the dimensions of the plates. Which of the claims concerning this capacitor is correct? (There may be several right answers.) The capacitance has doubled. The energy density in the capacitor has increased. The potential difference across the plates has doubled. The energy stored in the capacitor has doubled. The electric field between the plates has increased.

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