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Grade 12th passElectrostatics

A sphere has a surface charge density sigma.It is surrounded by a spherical shell.The surface charge density on the spherical shell is
Ans:-zero(please forum experts explain how zero is possible in this case.)

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7 Years agoGrade 12th pass
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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer7 Years ago
As the sphere and shell both are non conducting, induction will no take place. So there is no way that the charge can be transferred to the shell.
Profile image of RAM SHARMA
4 Years ago
The charges induced on outer spherical shell  on inner & outer surface are equal and opposite . Hence the net surface charge density is zero

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