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Potential at a point x-distance from the centre inside the conducting sphere of radius `R` and charged with charge `Q` is

A

`(KQ)/(R )`

B

`K(Q)/(x)`

C

`(Q)/(x^(2))`

D

`xQ`

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A
Potential at any point inside the charged spherical conductor equals to the potential at the surafce of the conductor i.e. `Q//R`
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