NTA Abhyas JEE Main2020PhysicsElectrostaticsPractice
Eight point charges of charge q each are placed on the eight corners of a cube of side a . A solid neutral metallic sphere of radius a 3 is placed with its centre at the centre of the cube. As a result, charges are induced on the sphere, which form a certain pattern on its surface. The electric potential of the sphere is
Options
- A–12 3 Kq a
- B18 4 Kq a
- C- 8 2 Kq a
- D16 3 Kq a
Correct answer
D. 16 3 Kq a
Step-by-step solution
Net induced charge on sphere is zero so its potential at its own centre will be zero. V 0 = potential due to charges placed at eight corners V 0 = 8Kq 3 2 a ⇒ V 0 = 16Kq 3  a