To increase the charge on the plates of a capacitor means . . . . . . .

  • A
    to decrease the potential difference between the plates.
  • B
    to decrease the capacitance of the capacitor.
  • C
    to increase the capacitance of the capacitor.
  • D
    to increase the potential difference between the plates.

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