A point charge q is placed inside a conducting spherical shell of inner radius 2R and outer radius 3R at a distance of R from the center of the shell. Find the electric potential at the center of the shell.
A
4πε012Rq
B
4πε013R4q
C
4πε016R5q
D
4πε013R2q
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Correct option is C)
Electric potential due
to point charge =kRq
Electric potential due
to inner surface of shell =−2Rkq
and electric potential
due to outer surface of shell =3Rkq
V=kRq−2Rkq+3Rkq=Rkq[1−21+31]
=6Rk5q
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