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Question
If the voltage applied on a capacitor is increased from V to 2V, choose the correct conclusion.
Options
Q remains the same, C is doubled
Q is doubled, C doubled
C remains same, Q doubled
Both Q and C remain same
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Solution
C remains same, Q doubled
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