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Q.

An ellipsoidal cavity is carved within a perfect conductor (see figure). A positive charge q is placed at the centre of the cavity. The points A and B are on the cavity surface as shown in figure. Then, 

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a

potential at A = potential at B.

b

total electric flux through the surface of the cavity is  qε0

c

charge density at A = charge density at B.

d

electric field near A in the cavity = electric field near B in the cavity.

answer is C, D.

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Change density at A < charge density at B. Since field inside cavity is zero, hence  Potential at A= potential at B = a constant value. By Gauss Theorem,
(Totalelectric        flux)=10(chargeenclosed)=(q0) 
Hence, ( C) and ( D) are correct

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