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A voltmeter reads 4 V when connected to a parallel plate capacitor with air as a dielectric. When a dielectric slab is introduced between plates for the same configuration , voltmeter reads 2V. What is the dielectric constant of the material ?

A

Increases

B

Remains the same

C

Decreases

D

Becomes infinte

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