$A$ parallel plate air capacitor has a capacitance of $10 \ \mu F$. As shown in the figure,if this capacitor is divided into two equal parts and these parts are filled with dielectric materials of dielectric constants $K_1 = 2$ and $K_2 = 4$,then the capacitance of this arrangement is ............. $\mu F$.

  • A
    $20$
  • B
    $30$
  • C
    $10$
  • D
    $40$

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