A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of V volts. After disconnecting the charging battery the distance between the plates of the capacitor is increased using an insulating handle. As a result the potential difference between the plates: [AIPMT (S) 2006]

A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of

1.	A parallel plate air capacitor is charged to a potential difference of V volts. After disconnecting the charging battery the distance between the plates of the capacitor is increased using an insulating handle. As a result the potential difference between the plates: [AIPMT (S) 2006]
A.	decreases
B.	does not change
C.	becomes zero
D.	increases
Answer» E.