The two plates of a capacitor are connected to a battery and charged. A voltmeter measures the potential difference between the plates. The battery is removed from the circuit. It is observed that as the plates are slowly pulled apart, the potential difference between the plates changes. Which of the following correctly indicates the change in the potential difference between the plates and gives reasoning to support the claim? a. The electric potential diference increases because, as plate separation increases the electric field between the plates increases
b. The potential difference increases because, as plate caporation increases the capacitance decreases
c. The potential difference decreases because se plate separation increases, the electrice held between the plates decreases
d. The electric potential difference de mates because or plate separation Increases the capacitance ncreases
e. The electric potential difference decreases bons plate separation increase a current reduces the excess charge on each plate