Two identical charged spheres are suspended by strings of equal lengths. The strings make an angle $\theta$ with each other. When suspended in water,the angle remains the same. If the density of the material of the sphere is $1.5 \ g/cc$,the dielectric constant of water will be (Take density of water $= 1 \ g/cc$)

  • A
    $4$
  • B
    $8$
  • C
    $7$
  • D
    $3$

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