Physics (5th Edition)
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Author: James S. Walker
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Chapter 20, Problem 76GP
CE The plates of a parallel-plate capacitor have constant charges of +Q and −Q Do the following quantities increase, decrease, or remain the same as a dielectric is inserted between the plates? (a) The electric field between the plates; (b) the potential difference between the plates; (c) the capacitance; (d) the energy stored in the capacitor.
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