The outer sphere of a spherical air capacitor is earthed. For increasing its capacitance:

  • A
    Vacuum is created between two spheres
  • B
    Dielectric material is filled between the two spheres
  • C
    The space between two spheres is increased
  • D
    The earthing of the outer sphere is removed

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