Electrostatics 3 Question 12
12. A hollow metal sphere of radius is charged such that the potential on its surface is . The potential at the centre of the sphere is
(a) zero
(b)
(c) same as at a point
(d) same as at a point
Objective Questions II (One or more correct option)
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 12. (a, d)
Solution:
- Electric potential at any point inside a hollow metallic sphere is constant. Therefore, if potential at surface is
, potential at centre will also be .