Why does the potenial decrease in case of a capacitor

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The discussion centers on the decrease in electrical potential in capacitors, specifically addressing the causes of voltage drop over time. Leakage due to insulation imperfections is identified as a primary factor contributing to this decrease. The conversation clarifies that the voltage change occurs as charge moves from the positively charged plate to the negatively charged plate. As one moves from one plate to the other, the voltage decreases, reflecting the change in electric potential. Understanding these dynamics is essential for analyzing capacitor behavior in electrical circuits.
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why does the potenial decrease in case of a capacitor
 
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Please make the question little more clear, what potential are you talking about is it electric field potential or potential energy.
 
Dear Lakshmi,

The Decrease In Voltage Over Time Is Due To Leakage, Ie Imperfections In Insulation.

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it is the electrical potential decrease
 
Let a parallel plate capacitor, Both plates are connected to diffrent terminals of a battery. On the plate connected with the positive side of the battery there is a positive charge and voltage V(+) similerly on the other plate there is a negative charge and voltage V(-).
As one move from the one of the plate to other there will be change in voltage, usually charge is assumed to move from positive to negative side, Voltage is decreased.
 
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