(D) For a conducting sphere of radius $R$, the capacitance $C$ in free space is given by $C = 4\pi\epsilon_0R$.The volume $V$ of the sphere is $V = (4

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(D) For a conducting sphere of radius $R$, the capacitance $C$ in free space is given by $C = 4\pi\epsilon_0R$.The volume $V$ of the sphere is $V = (4/3)\pi R^3$.The surface area $A$ of the sphere is $A = 4\pi R^2$.Dividing the volume by the surface area, we get $V/A = [(4/3)\pi R^3] / [4\pi R^2] = R/3$.Therefore, $R = 3V/A$.Substituting this value of $R$ into the capacitance formula:$C = 4\pi\epsilon_0(3V/A) = 12\pi\epsilon_0V/A$.

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