$A$ parallel-plate capacitor of plate area $10 \text{ cm}^2$ and plate separation $3 \text{ mm}$ is charged to a potential difference $12 \text{ V}$ and then the battery is disconnected. $A$ slab of dielectric constant $3$ is then inserted between the plates. The work done on the system in the process of inserting the slab is $\alpha \varepsilon_0$. The value of $\alpha$ is (Take $\varepsilon_0$ as the permittivity of free space).

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $16$
  • D
    $18$

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