Eight drops of mercury, each of same radius and same charge, combine to form a bigger drop. The ratio of the capacitance of the bigger drop to that of each smaller drop is: (in $ : 1$)

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

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