Energy in Capacitors: A parallel-plate capacitor is connected to a battery and becomes fully charged. The capacitor is then disconnected, and the separation between the plates is increased in such a way that no charge leaks off. As the plates are being separated, the energy stored in this capacitor

A. increases.
B. decreases.
C. does not change.
D. become zero.


Answer: A

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