$A$ capacitor is charged. When a dielectric slab of thickness $t = 4 \times 10^{-5} \ m$ is inserted between the plates,the distance between the plates has to be increased by $d' = 3.5 \times 10^{-5} \ m$ to maintain the same voltage. What is the dielectric constant $K$ of the dielectric?

  • A
    $10$
  • B
    $12$
  • C
    $6$
  • D
    $8$

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