MDCAT Physics MCQ #1503

A capacitor is charged by a battery. The battery is removed and a dielectric slab is inserted. What happens to the charge?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #1503

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A capacitor is charged by a battery. The battery is removed and a dielectric slab is inserted. What happens to the charge?

    • A) Increases
    • B) Decreases
    • C) Remains the same
    • D) Becomes zero

    Answer: Remains the same

    Explanation: Charge remains the same as battery is removed; dielectric affects capacitance and potential difference.