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What is a capacitor?
ATwo conductors joined by a wire
BA single conductor with a charge
CTwo insulators with a conductor between
DTwo conductors with an insulator between
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Two conductors with an insulator between
A capacitor is two conductors separated by an insulator, carrying charges +Q and -Q.
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