Force between two point charges $q_1$ and $q_2$ placed in vacuum at ' $r$ ' $\mathrm{cm}$ apart is $F$. Force between them when placed in a medium having dielectric $\mathrm{K}=5$ at $\mathrm{r} / 5$ $\mathrm{cm}$ apart will be:

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  • A

    $F / 25$

  • B

    $5 \mathrm{~F}$

  • C

    $F / 5$

  • D

    $25 \mathrm{~F}$

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