The capacity of an air condenser is $2.0\, \,\mu F$. If a medium is placed between its plates. The capacity becomes $ 12\, \,\mu F$. The dielectric constant of the medium will be
  • A$5$
  • B$4$
  • C$3$
  • D$6$
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