Does the capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor depend on the potential difference $(V)$ between its plates?

  • A
    Yes,it is directly proportional to $V$.
  • B
    Yes,it is inversely proportional to $V$.
  • C
    No,it depends only on the geometry and the dielectric medium.
  • D
    Yes,it depends on the charge $Q$ and potential difference $V$.

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