The capacity of a parallel plate condenser is $10\,\mu F$ without dielectric. Dielectric of constant $2$ is used to fill half the distance between the plates, the new capacitance in $\mu F$ is
  • A$10$
  • B$20$
  • C$15$
  • D$13.33$
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