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In order to increase the capacity of a parallel plate condenser, one should introduce a sheet of ––––––– between the plates (assume that the space is completely filled).

A
Mica
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Tin
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Copper
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Stainless Steel
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Solution

The correct option is A Mica
Dielectric constant is the factor by which the capacitance increases from its value in air when a dielectric is introduced between the plates.
Mica, among the materials mentioned above, is a dielectric material and hence to be used to increase the capacity.

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