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Electric Energy Storage — Quiz

Question 5 • Physics

A capacitor is connected to a power source and begins charging. What causes the capacitor to stop charging while it is still connected to the power source?

Answer
A
Electrons are too strongly repelled from the negatively charged plate.
B
No additional positive charges can be moved onto the second plate.
C
The charged plates attract each other and touch, causing a discharge.
D
The power source runs out of electrons to send to the charged plate.
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