Q.

A solid conducting sphere having a charge Q is surrounded by an uncharged concentric conducting hollow spherical shell. Let the potential difference between the surface of the solid sphere and that of the outer surface of the hollow shell be V.  If the shell is now given a charge of –3Q, the new potential difference between the same two surfaces is

see full answer

Talk to JEE/NEET 2025 Toppers - Learn What Actually Works!

Real Strategies. Real People. Real Success Stories - Just 1 call away
An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

a

V

b

2V

c

4V

d

-2V

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Ready to Test Your Skills?

Check your Performance Today with our Free Mock Test used by Toppers!

Take Free Test

Detailed Solution

In case of a charged conducting sphereIf a and b are the radii of sphere and spherical shell respectively, then potential at their surface will be and Now when the shell is given charge (–3Q), then the potential will be
Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity
Related Blogs
Get ₹ 1 crore* worth scholarship for JEE / NEET / Foundation
Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India
Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET
Best Books for IIT JEE
Best Books for NEET
How to Join IIT after 10th
score_test_img

Get Expert Academic Guidance – Connect with a Counselor Today!

Related Blogs
Get ₹ 1 crore* worth scholarship for JEE / NEET / Foundation
Result Producing online coaching for JEE/NEET of south India
Largest All India Test Series for JEE/NEET
Best Books for IIT JEE
Best Books for NEET
How to Join IIT after 10th
whats app icon