Which of the following statements is true when the distance between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor is increased?

  • A
    The electric intensity between the plates will decrease.
  • B
    The electric intensity between the plates will increase.
  • C
    The electric intensity between the plates will remain unchanged.
  • D
    The potential difference between the plates will decrease.

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