AIPMT MAINS2010Physics-Electrostatics

AIPMT MAINS 2010 Physics Electric Field MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The electric field at a distance 3R2\frac{3R}{2} from the centre of a charged conducting spherical shell of radius RR is EE. The electric field at a distance R2\frac{R}{2} from the centre of the sphere is

A

Zero

B

EE

C

E2\frac{E}{2}

D

E3\frac{E}{3}

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Electric field inside a spherical shell is zero due to the symmetry and the nature of the electric field in conductors.

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