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In the given figure a capacitor having three layers between the plates. Layer x in vaccum, y is conductor, and z is a diselectric. Which of the following charge 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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A, C, D
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