True/False Questions about Capacitance

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The discussion focuses on true/false statements regarding parallel-plate capacitors, with participants confirming that the charges on the plates are equal but opposite, capacitance stores electric charge, and is inversely proportional to plate separation. The dielectric medium does not store charge, making statement four false, while adding a dielectric increases capacitance, contradicting the fifth statement. The user initially struggled with the answers but eventually clarified their understanding, concluding that all statements are false. The thread highlights the importance of accurately interpreting the properties of capacitors. Overall, the discussion emphasizes the fundamental principles of capacitance and the role of dielectrics.
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Answer true/false to the following statements about parallel-plate capacitors.


1) The charges on the two plates of a capacitor are equal.
2) Capacitance is the property of a device that enables it to store current.
3) The capacitance of a parallel-plate capacitor is proportional to the separation of the plates.
4) Charge is stored in the dielectric medium between the plates of a capacitor.
5) Adding a dielectric between the plates of an air capacitor decreases its capacitance.

So far:

1) False -charges on the two plates of a capacitor are equal BUT OPPOSITE.
2) False - ... enables it to store ELECTRIC CHARGE
3) False - capacitance is INVERSELY proportional to the separation of the plates.
4) True
5) False - adding a dielectric between the plates INCREASES its capacitance.

All incorrect answers I've tried: FFFTF, FTFFF, FTFTF, FTFTT, TFFTF, TTFFF, TTFTF, TTFTT

I've tried 8 different answers to no avail. I keep thinking I am interpreting the questions wrong.
If anyone can explain any of my errors I would really appreciate it!
 
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I figured it out after looking at it again.

4) Is false when I assumed it was True.

All answers are False :)

Thank you for taking the time to read this regardless!
 
As there are just 32 possible answers, I wonder how many attempts you have (apparently at least 9).
 
15 attempts are allowed.

I'm glad I was able to figure it out and understand the reasoning behind each one.
 
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