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Capacitor Charge with Dielectric Insertion
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An air-filled parallel-plate capacitor has a capacitance of C₀. It is connected to a battery and acquires a charge of Q₀. While the capacitor remains connected to the battery, a dielectric with a permittivity of 3ε₀ is inserted, filling half the volume between the plates. What is the new charge on the capacitor?

A

3Q₀

B

2Q₀

C

Q₀

D

1.5Q₀

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