Q.

A conducting sphere of radius R is given a charge Q. The electric potential and the electric filed at the centre of the sphere respectively are 

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a

Q4πε0Rand zero

b

Q4πε0R and Q4πε0R2

c

Both are zero

d

zero and Q4πε0R2

answer is A.

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Detailed Solution

Charges reside at the surface of a conductor.

Hence, the electric field(E) at the centre of the conducting sphere of radius R, is zero.

i.e, E=0

and the electric potential  (V)  at the centre is given by

V=Q4πε0R

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