The capacity of an air condenser is $2.0 \, \mu F$. If a medium is placed between its plates,the capacity becomes $12 \, \mu F$. The dielectric constant of the medium will be:

  • A
    $5$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $3$
  • D
    $6$

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