Which of the following changes will increase the capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor? (There could be more than one correct choice. )

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Introducing a dielectric material between the plates (choice D) increases the capacitance of the capacitor by a factor of κ, which is the dielectric constant of the material. Decreasing the separation between the plates (choice E) also increases the capacitance, as capacitance is inversely proportional to the separation between the plates. The other choices (A, B, and C) do not have a direct effect on capacitance.

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