| Date | November 2016 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 16N.1.HL.TZ0.35 |
| Level | Higher level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | Time zone 0 |
| Command term | Question number | 35 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
A parallel-plate capacitor is connected to a battery. What happens when a sheet of dielectric material is inserted between the plates without disconnecting the battery?
A. The capacitance is unchanged.
B. The charge stored decreases.
C. The energy stored increases.
D. The potential difference between the plates decreases.
Markscheme
C
Examiners report
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