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Figure shows a capacitor having three layers between 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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