A parallel plate condenser with oil between the plates (dielectric constant of oil $K = 2$) has a capacitance $C$. If the oil is removed, then capacitance of the capacitor becomes
  • A$\sqrt 2 C$
  • B$2C$
  • C$\frac{C}{{\sqrt 2 }}$
  • D$\frac{C}{2}$
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