NEET2014Physics-Electrostatics
NEET 2014 Physics Conductors MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 12
A conducting sphere of radius R is given a charge Q. The electric potential and the electric field at the centre of the sphere respectively are
A
zero and Q/4πε₀R²
B
Q/4πε₀R and zero
C
Q/4πε₀R and Q/4πε₀R²
D
both zero
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Inside a conductor, the electric field is zero, and the potential is constant and equal to the surface potential, which is Q/4πε₀R.
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