Which of the following statements is (are) true? a) There will be some change in

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Which of the following statements is (are) true?

a) There will be some change in the charge on the inner surface of a hollow conducting sphere if additional charge is placed at the center of the sphere.

b) There will be NO change in the charge on the inner surface of a hollow conducting sphere if additional charge is placed on the outer surface

c) There will be NO change in the charge on the inner surface of a hollow conducting sphere if additional charge is placed at the center of the sphere

d) There will be some change in the charge on the inner surface of a hollow conducting sphere if additional charge is placed on the outer surface

I HAVE TRIED B&C and C&D

Explanation / Answer

a) There will be some change in the charge on the inner surface of a hollow conducting sphere if additional charge is placed at the center of the sphere.

b) There will be NO change in the charge on the inner surface of a hollow conducting sphere if additional charge is placed on the outer surface

REASON

inside hollow sphere charge does not pass hence no change in inner surface if charge is placed on outer surface. If charge is placed at center then total charge changes.

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