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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

Two spherical cavities (A and B) of radii x and y are hollowed out from the interior of a conducting sphere of radius R. Charges q1 and q2 are placed at centre of cavities A and B. The situation is depicted in the figure given:

Which of the following is true if a third charge is placed near the conductor?
Options:
Surface charge on conductor will change
Electric field inside the cavity will change
Electric field inside the conductor will change
Surface charge on cavity will change
Correct Answer:
Surface charge on conductor will change
Explanation:
since charges enclosed inside the cavities will not change so the field and potential for cavity will not vary.