$A$ spherical capacitor is made of two spherical shells of radii $a$ and $b$ $(b > a)$. The medium between the shells is air. What is the difference between the capacitances when the outer shell is grounded and when the inner shell is grounded?

  • A
    $0$
  • B
    $4\pi \varepsilon_0 a$
  • C
    $4\pi \varepsilon_0 b$
  • D
    $4\pi \varepsilon_0 (b-a)$

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