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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B
Tin
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C
Copper
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D
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.