16. [1pt] Answer true/false to the following statements about parallel-plate cap

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16. [1pt]
Answer true/false to the following statements about parallel-plate capacitors. E.g., if the first statement is true and the rest false, enter TFFFF.

The charges on the two plates of a capacitor are equal.

Adding a dielectric between the plates of an air capacitor increases its capacitance.

Charge is stored in the dielectric medium between the plates of a capacitor.

The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is proportional to the area of the plates.

Capacitance is the property of a device that enables it to store charge.

Explanation / Answer

he charges on the two plates of a capacitor are equal..----------false

Adding a dielectric between the plates of an air capacitor increases its capacitance.-------true

Charge is stored in the dielectric medium between the plates of a capacitor.----------false

The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is proportional to the area of the plates------true.

Capacitance is the property of a device that enables it to store charge.----------false

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