Why does a x100 oscilloscope probe grant a wider bandwidth than a x10 probe

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I was asked in an interview the question "why does A x100 oscilloscope probe grant a wider bandwidth than a x10 probe? How much does it widen it?".

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I've never used a x100 probe, but I'd guess less capacitance.. same thing from x1 to x10. Bandwidth goes as 1/RC at low frequency, at some point that has to stop.