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Q.

A metallic spherical shell has an inner radius R1 and outer radius R2 . A charge Q is placed at the centre of the spherical cavity. What will be surface charge density on the outer surface? 

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a

Q4πR12

b

Q4πR12

c

Q4πR22

d

Q4πR22

answer is C.

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Detailed Solution

The given condition is as shown below

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Now, surface charge density on the inner surface of spherical shell is
σ=qS=Q4πR12
An equal and opposite charge would appear on outer surface,
Surface charge density on the outer surface =+Q4πR22
 

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