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WAEC Physics 2023 Objective — Question 27

Question 27 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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A direct current cannot pass through a parallel plate capacitor because

  • A. the plates are non-conducting
  • B. the plates have equal but opposite charges
  • C. there is a leakage of charge from the plates
  • D. the dielectric between the plates is non-conductingCorrect

Explanation

Direct current cannot pass through a parallel plate capacitor because the dielectric (insulator) between the plates is non-conducting.

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