In a spherical condenser, the radius of the outer sphere is $R$. The difference in the radii of the outer and inner sphere is $x$. Its capacity is proportional to:

  • A
    $\frac{xR}{R - x}$
  • B
    $\frac{x(R - x)}{R}$
  • C
    $\frac{R(R - x)}{x}$
  • D
    $\frac{R}{x}$

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