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A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 ~cm is charged such that the potential on its surface is 10 ~V . The potential at a distance of 2 ~cm from the centre of the sphere is

Options

  1. Azero
  2. B10 ~V
  3. C4 ~V
  4. D10 / 3 ~V

Correct answer

B. 10 ~V

Step-by-step solution

Potential at any point inside the sphere = potential at the surface of the sphere =10 ~V .

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