Q.

A solid metal sphere of radius R has a charge +2Q. A hollow spherical shell of radius 3R placed concentric with the first sphere has net charge Q. Calculate the potential difference between the spheres.

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a

Qπε0R

b

Q3πε0R

c

Q2πε0R

d

Q7πε0R

answer is B.

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Detailed Solution

After the charge distribution, charges at the surfaces are as shown in figure. 

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potential at inner sphere

V1=2Q4πε0R2Q4πε03R+Q4πε03R=5Q12πε0R

At outer sphere

V2=2Q4πε0(3R)2Q4πε0(3R)+Q4πε0(3R)=Q12πε0RV1V2=5Q12πε0R-Q12πε0R=Q3πε0R

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