$A$ capacitor is charged and then the battery is disconnected. If a dielectric slab is inserted between the plates,choose the correct statement.

  • A
    Charge increases,voltage decreases,and electrostatic potential energy increases.
  • B
    Charge remains constant,voltage increases,and electrostatic potential energy decreases.
  • C
    Charge remains constant,and both voltage and electrostatic potential energy decrease.
  • D
    None of the above.

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