When a dielectric substance is placed between the two plates of a capacitor,what happens to its capacitance,potential difference,and potential energy,respectively?

  • A
    Increase,decrease,decrease
  • B
    Decrease,increase,increase
  • C
    Increase,increase,increase
  • D
    Decrease,decrease,decrease

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