When a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates of a capacitor while it remains connected to a battery,which of the following occurs during this process?

  • A
    No work is done.
  • B
    The energy stored in the capacitor before inserting the slab is consumed in this process.
  • C
    Energy from the battery is consumed in this process.
  • D
    Energy from both the capacitor and the battery is consumed in this process.

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