A parallel plate condenser with oil between the plates (dielectric constant of oil $K = 2$) has a capacitance $C$. If the oil is removed, then capacitance of the capacitor becomes

  • [AIPMT 1999]
  • A

    $\sqrt 2 C$

  • B

    $2C$

  • C

    $\frac{C}{{\sqrt 2 }}$

  • D

    $\frac{C}{2}$

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