A positive charge q is placed at the centre of a neutral hollow cylindrical conducting shell with its cross-section as shown in the figure below Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the induced charge distribution on the conductor? (Ignore edge effects)

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A positive charge q is placed at the centre of a neutral hollow cylindrical conducting shell with its cross-section as shown in the figure below <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/fdf53810fd41a9e937e7c0309ddc436b-.png" /> Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the induced charge distribution on the conductor? (Ignore edge effects) (A)  (B)  (C)  (D)

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As no field exists inside the shell body or in the cavity, correct charge distribution is as shown below in the figure, <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="image" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/img/question/physics/7958607cf2fe83c35ba36d4d4a7ee263-.png" />

Q. A positive charge q is placed at the centre of a neutral hollow cylindrical conducting shell with its cross-section as shown in the figure below Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the induced charge distribution on the conductor? (Ignore edge effects)

As no field exists inside the shell body or in the cavity, correct charge distribution is as shown below in the figure,

Q. A positive charge $q$ is placed at the centre of a neutral hollow cylindrical conducting shell with its cross-section as shown in the figure below Which one of the following figures correctly indicates the induced charge distribution on the conductor? (Ignore edge effects)