Electrostatics Question 378

Question: Equal charges are given to two spheres of different radii. The potential will [MP PMT/PET 1998; MH CET 2000]

Options:

A) Be more on the smaller sphere

B) Be more on the bigger sphere

C) Be equal on both the spheres

D) Depend on the nature of the materials of the spheres

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Answer:

Correct Answer: A

Solution:

$ V=\frac{kq}{R} $ i.e. $ V\propto \frac{1}{R} $

Potential on smaller sphere will be more.



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