The capacitance $(C)$ of an isolated conducting sphere of radius $(a)$ is given by $4\pi \varepsilon_0 a$. If this sphere is enclosed by an earthed concentric sphere of radius $(b)$,and the ratio of the radii of the spheres is $\frac{b}{a} = n$,then the capacitance of such a system will be increased by a factor of:

  • A
    $n$
  • B
    $\frac{n}{n-1}$
  • C
    $\frac{n-1}{n}$
  • D
    $n^2$

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