The capacity of a parallel plate condenser is $5\,\mu F$. When a glass plate is placed between the plates of the conductor, its potential becomes $1/8^{th}$ of the original value. The value of dielectric constant will be
  • A$1.6$
  • B$5$
  • C$8$
  • D$40$
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