$A$ metal slab of thickness $b = d/2$ is inserted between the plates of a parallel plate capacitor of plate separation $d$. What is the ratio of the new capacitance to the original capacitance?

  • A
    $\sqrt{2} : 1$
  • B
    $2 : 1$
  • C
    $1 : 1$
  • D
    $1 : \sqrt{2}$

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