A combination of parallel plate capacitors is maintained at a certain potential difference When a $3\, mm$ thick slab is introduced between all the plates, in order to maintain the same potential difference, the distance between the plates is increased by $2.4\, mm$. Find the dielectric constant of the slab. 

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  • [JEE MAIN 2017]
  • A

    $3$

  • B

    $4$

  • C

    $5$

  • D

    $6$

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