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A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged so that the potential on its surface is 10 V. The potential at the centre of the sphere is

a
0 V
b
10 V
c
same as at point 5 cm away from the surface
d
same as at point 25 cm away from the surface

detailed solution

Correct option is B

Potential inside the hollow sphere is same as that on the surface.

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Two spherical shells are as shown in figure.

Let r be the distance of a point from their common centre.  Then, match the following columns and mark the correct choice from the given codes.

 Column-I Column-II
i.Electric field for r < R1p.is constant for q2 and vary for q1
ii.Electric potential for r < R1q.is zero for q2 and vary for q1
iii.Electric potential for R1 < r <R2r.is constant
iv.Electric field for R1 < r <R2s.is zero

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