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A hollow metal sphere of radius `5 cm` is charged so that the potential on its surface is `10 V`. The potential at the centre of the sphere is

A

0 V

B

10 V

C

same as at a point 5 cm away from the surface

D

same as at a point 25 cm away from the surface

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B
Electric potential near the surface, on the surface and inside the surface is same.
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