$A$ parallel plate capacitor has a capacity $C$. The separation between the plates is doubled and a dielectric medium is introduced between the plates. If the capacity now becomes $2C$,the dielectric constant of the medium is

  • A
    $2$
  • B
    $1$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $8$

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