$A$ parallel plate capacitor has a capacitance $C$ and the distance between the plates is $d$. If the space between the plates is filled with a dielectric material of dielectric constant $K$ as shown in the figure,find the new capacitance of the capacitor.

  • A
    $\frac{C}{2}(1 + K)$
  • B
    $\frac{C}{2}(K)$
  • C
    $\frac{C}{2}$
  • D
    $2C$

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