Question

A hollow conducting sphere is placed in an electric field produced by a point charge placed at P as shown in figure, Let $ {{V}_{A}}{{V}_{B,}}{{V}_{C}} $ potentials at points A, B and C respectively. Then

• A. $ {{V}_{C}}>{{V}_{B}} $
• B. $ {{V}_{B}}>{{V}_{C}} $
• C. $ {{V}_{A}}>{{V}_{B}} $
• D. $ {{V}_{A}}={{V}_{C}} $

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

At each point on the surface of a conducting sphere the potential is equal. So, $ {{V}_{A}}={{V}_{B}}={{V}_{C}} $