The capacity of a parallel plate condenser is $5\,\mu F$. When a glass plate is placed between the plates of the conductor, its potential becomes $1/8^{th}$ of the original value. The value of dielectric constant will be

  • A

    $1.6$

  • B

    $5$

  • C

    $8$

  • D

    $40$

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