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Two concentric spheres of radii R and r have similar charges with equal surface charge densities σ. The electric potential at their common centre is
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Options:
  • A σ/ε0
  • B σε0R-r
  • C σε0R+r
  • D σ4πε0R+r
Solution:
1422 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: σε0R+r



The potential at the centre is the same as that on the surface,

 v =σrε0+σRε0

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