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When a charge of amount Q is given to an isolated metal plate X of surface area A, its surface charge density becomes `sigma_(1)`. When an isolated identical plate Y is brought close to X the surface charge density on X becomes `sigma_(2)`. When Y is earthed the surface charge density on X becomes `sigma_(3)`. Choose the incorrect option.

A

`sigma_(1)=Q/A`

B

`sigma_(1)=Q/(2A)`

C

`sigma_(1)=sigma_(2)`

D

`sigma_(3)=Q/A`

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