MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 A capacitor made of two parallel metallic plates (each with an opposing, equal surface charge density) has a metal block inserted between the plates, not touching or connecting to either plate. After the block is inserted, what will happen to the potential difference between the plates?
    		 

    A

    		 The potential difference between the two plates will decrease

    B

    		 The potential difference between the two plates will increase

    C

    		 The potential difference between the two plates will stay the same

    D

    		 The answer cannot be determined with the given information



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