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A hollow metal sphere of radius $5 \mathrm{~cm}$ is charged such that the potential on its surface is $10 \mathrm{~V}$. The potential at a distance of $2 \mathrm{~cm}$ from the centre of the sphere is
PhysicsElectrostaticsBITSATBITSAT 2011
Options:
  • A zero
  • B $10 \mathrm{~V}$
  • C $4 \mathrm{~V}$
  • D $10 / 3 \mathrm{~V}$
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The correct answer is: $10 \mathrm{~V}$
Potential at any point inside the sphere $=$ potential at the surface of the sphere $=10 \mathrm{~V}$.

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