A hollow insulated conducting sphere is given a positive charge of 10μC. What will be the electric field at the centre of the sphere if its radius is 2 metres?
A
zero
B
5μCm−2
C
20μCm−2
D
8μCm−2
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is A)
Step 1: Uniform Charge distribution on outer surface [Refer Figure]
As a property of conductor, Charge will resides on the outer surface of the hollow sphere.
Since the shape of sphere is symmetric, hence charge distribution will be uniform, As shown in the figure.
Step 2: Finding Electric field inside
The given situation is now a uniformly charged hollow conducting shell.
Inside which the Electric field is zero at all points.
Hence correct option is A.
Alternate Solution using Gauss Law:
We can find the electric field inside using Gauss Law as follows:
Consider a gaussian spherical surface of radius r<R
Charge inside gaussian surface qin=0
From gauss theorem: ∮E.ds=ε0qin
At all points of gaussian surface, E is constant radially outwards due to symmetry and ds is perpendicular to the gaussian surface, hence both are parallel and angle between them is zero.
∴E∮dscos0o=E∮ds=ε0qin
Full area of gaussian surface is 4πr2
⇒E×4πr2=ε01×0 ⇒E=0
Hence, option A is correct.
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