Eight drops of mercury of equal radii possessing equal charges combine to form a big drop. Then the capacitance of the bigger drop compared to each individual small drop is ........ $\times$.

  • A
    $8$
  • B
    $4$
  • C
    $2$
  • D
    $32$

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