Physics · Electrostatic Potential

Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): When a dielectric medium is completely placed between the plates of a charged capacitor, the capacitance always increases by a factor \( K > 1 \). Reason (R): Polarization of the dielectric produces bound charges of opposite sign near the plates, which decreases the net electric field inside the dielectric for a given free charge on the plates. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:

1. A
   Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. B
   Both (A) and (R) are true but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
3. C
   is true but (R) is false.
4. D
   is false but (R) is true.