Electrostatics Question 328

Question: A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged so that the potential on its surface is 10 V. The potential at the centre of the sphere is [IIT 1983; MNR 1990; MP PET/PMT 2000; DPMT 2004]

Options:

A) 0 V

B) 10 V

C) Same as at point 5 cm away from the surface

D) Same as at point 25 cm away from the surface

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Since potential inside the hollow sphere is same as that on the surface.



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