A conducting sphere of radius R is given a charge Q. The electric potential and the electric field at the centre of the sphere respectively are
- zero and Q4 0R2
- Q4 0R and zero
- Q4 0R and Q4 0R2
- both are zero
Answer
(2) Q4 0R and zero
Solution
The charge resides on the outer surface of the conductor E = 0 everywhere inside, including the centre.
E = - dVdr = 0 inside, the potential is constant and equal to that at the surface:
V = Q4 0R
Answer: (2)