The parallel-plate capacitor in Figure Q26.11 is connected to a battery having potential difference ΔV_bat. Without breaking any of the connections, insulating handles are used to increase the plate separation to 2d.

a. Does the potential difference ΔV_C change as the separation increases? If so, by what factor? If not, why not?
b. Does the capacitance change? If so, by what factor? If not, why not?
c. Does the capacitor charge Q change? If so, by what factor? If not, why not?

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Δν. bat FIGURE Q26.11