The capacitance of a spherical condenser is $1\,\mu F$. If the spacing between the two spheres is $1\,mm$, then the radius of the outer sphere is

  • A

    $30\,cm$

  • B

    $6\,m$

  • C

    $5\,cm$

  • D

    $3\,m$

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