NEET2026PhysicsChapterActual
Two isolated solid metallic spheres A and B have radii in the ratio 1 : 2 . They are given net charges in the ratio 3 : 4 . What will be the ratio of the electric potentials at their surfaces, V_A : V_B ?
Options
- A3 : 2
- B2 : 3
- C3 : 8
- D3 : 1
Correct answer
A. 3 : 2
Step-by-step solution
The electric potential at the surface of an isolated solid metallic sphere is given by V = 1 4 ₀ Q R . For spheres A and B , the ratio of their potentials is: V_A V_B = Q_A Q_B R_B R_A Given R_A R_B = 1 2 and Q_A Q_B = 3 4 , substituting these values: V_A V_B = 3 4 2 1 = 3 2 The ratio of the electric potentials is 3 : 2 . Answer: 3 : 2