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An isolated metallic object is charged in vacuum to a potential `V_(0)` using a suitable source, its electrostatic energy being `W_(0)`. It is then disconnected from the source and immersed in a large volume of dielectric with dielectric constant K. The electrostatic energy of the sphere in the dielectric is :

A

`K^(2)W_(0)`

B

`K W_(0)`

C

`(W_(0))/(K^(2))`

D

`(W_(0))/(K)`

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