For multi-plate capacitora capacitance is proportional to
Number of plates less one(n ± 1)
Number of plates plus one(n + 1)
Number of plates less two(n - 2)
Number of plates (n)
Correct Answer :
A. Number of plates less one(n ± 1)
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