i thinkits an instrument called seismograph. not sure
Answer:
doubled the initial value
Explanation:
Let the area of plates be A and the separation between them is d.
Let V be the potential difference of the battery.
The energy stored in the capacitor is given by
U = Q^2/2C ...(1)
Now the battery is disconnected, it means the charge is constant.
the separation between the plates is doubled.
The capacitance of the parallel plate capacitor is inversely proportional to the distance between the plates.
C' = C/2
the new energy stored
U' = Q^2 / 2C'
U' = Q^2/C = 2 U
The energy stored in the capacitor is doubled the initial amount.
