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Grade 11Electrostatics

A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cms is charged such that the potential on its surface is 10 volts. The potential at the centre of the sphere is
(a) zero
(b) 10 volts
(c) same as at a point 5 cms away from the surface
(d)same as at a point 25 cms away from the surface

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12 Years agoGrade 11
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Profile image of Kevin Nash
12 Years ago
Hello Student,
Please find the answer to your question
(b) The potential it the surface of a hollow or conducting sphere is same as the potential at the centre of .the
Sphere and any point inside the sphere.
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Kevin Nash
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