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There are two metallic spheres of same radii but one is solid and other is hollow then
PhysicsElectrostaticsMHT CETMHT CET 2022 (08 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A they can be charged equally (maximum).
  • B solid sphere can be given more charge.
  • C hollow sphere can be given more charge.
  • D solid sphere can be charged double to hollow sphere.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: they can be charged equally (maximum).
Concept: Changes reside on the outer surface due to mutual repulsion, therefore, both metallic spheres (solid or hollow) can be charged equally.

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