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A hollow conducting sphere is placed in an electric field produced by a point charge placed at $P$ as shown in figure. Let $V_A, V_B, V_C$ be the potentials at points $A, B$ and $C$ respectively. Then

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Options:
  • A $V_C\gtV_B$
  • B $V_B\gtV_C$
  • C $V_A\gtV_B$
  • D $V_A=V_C$
Solution:
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The correct answer is: $V_A=V_C$
At each point on the surface of a conducting sphere, the potential is equal
So, \(V_A=V_B=V_C\)

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