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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

P and Q are two concentric metal spheres. P is positively charged and Q is earthed then

Options:

the charge density on Q is the same as that on P

            

the electric field between P and Q is uniform

 the electric potential inside P is zero

  the electric field outside Q is zero

Correct Answer:

  the electric field outside Q is zero

Explanation:

Induced charge on the inner surface of outer sphere is -Q . The charge on outer surface will move to earth . If we form a closed surface the net enclosed charge will be zero. Hence The net electric field outside Q is zero.