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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Electrostatic Potential and Capacitance

Question:

A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface is 10 volt. The potential at the center of the sphere is :

Options:

zero

10 volt

same as at a point 5 cm away from the surface

same as a t point 25 cm away from the surface

Correct Answer:

10 volt

Explanation:

Electric potential at any point inside a hollow metallic sphere is constant. Therefore, if potential at surface is 10 volt, potential at centre will also be 10 volt.