The capacitance of a parallel plate capacitor is $12\,\mu \,F$. If the distance between the plates is doubled and area is halved, then new capacitance will be.........$\mu \,F$

  • A

    $8$

  • B

    $6$

  • C

    $4$

  • D

    $3$

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