A dielectric is inserted between the plates of a capacitor. The capacitor is then charged and the dielectric is removed. The electric potential energy stored in the capacitor is...

A) greater than it would have been if the dielectric were left in place.

B) the same as it would have been if the dielectric were left in place.

C) less than would have been if the dielectric were left in place.

D) indeterminate.

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