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The figure shows a capacitor having three dielectric layers parallel to its plates. Layer `x` is vacuum, `y` is conductor and `z` is a dielectric. Which of the following change(s) will result in increase in capacitance ?

A

replace x by conductor

B

replace y by dielectric

C

replace z by conductor

D

replace x by dielectric

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The correct Answer is:
A, C, D
a.,c,d.
Here effective dielectric constant of conductor can be taken as infinity.
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