Which of the following will increase the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor? (There could be more than one correct choice.)
A) a decrease in the potential difference between the plates
B) an increase in the charge on the plates
C) an increase in the plate area and a decrease in the plate separation
D) an increase in the potential difference between the plates
E) a decrease in the plate area and an increase in the plate separation

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Capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is directly proportional to the plate area and inversely proportional to the plate separation. Increasing the plate area or decreasing the plate separation will increase the capacitance.

Which of the Following Will Increase the Capacitance of a Parallel-Plate