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  •   The capacity of a parallel plate capacitor increases by :  (1) Decreasing the area (2) Increasing the distance (3) Increasin

The capacity of a parallel plate capacitor increases by : 

(1) Decreasing the area

(2) Increasing the distance

(3) Increasing the area

(4) None of the above

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According to the formula of Capacitance, $$
C= \frac {ε_{0}\times A} {d}
$$

Here, 

  • ε0 is the permittivity of free space
  • A is the area of the plates
  • d is the distance between the plates.
  1. Reducing the area reduces capacitance, as a smaller area decreases charge storage capacity.
  2. Increasing the distance decreases capacitance by increasing the separation between plates, hence reducing charge attraction.
  3. Increasing the area enhances capacitance, as a larger surface allows the storage of greater charge.
  4. None of the above is incorrect, as increasing the area improves capacitance.

Hence, the correct answer is option 3)Increasing the area.

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