What is a parallel plate capacitor?

  • A
    $A$ device consisting of two parallel conducting plates separated by an insulating material.
  • B
    $A$ device consisting of two spherical conductors.
  • C
    $A$ device consisting of a single conducting plate.
  • D
    $A$ device consisting of two parallel wires.

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