The capacitance of parallel-plate capacitor can be increased by: Select one: a. Increasing the charge. b. Decreasing the charge. c. Decreasing the plate separation. d. Increasing the plate separation.

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The capacitance of parallel-plate capacitor can be increased by:
Select one:
a. Increasing the charge.
b. Decreasing the charge.
c. Decreasing the plate separation.
d. Increasing the plate separation.
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