space between the plates. As a result, the capacitance becomes 2 pF. The dielectric constant of the wax is:    4.0   0.25   0.50

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  1. An air-filled parallel-plate capacitor has a capacitance of 1 pF. A wax dielectric is then inserted, completely filling the space between the plates. As a result, the capacitance becomes 2 pF. The dielectric constant of the wax is: 

     
    1. 4.0

       
    2. 0.25

       
    3. 0.50

       
    4. 2.0

       
       
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