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A conducting sphere of radius r has a charge . Then .

A

the charge is uniformly distributed over its surface if there is an external electric field .

B

Distribution of charge over its surface will be non uniform if no external electric field exist in space,

C

Electric field strength inside the sphere will be equal to zero only when no external electric field exists

D

Potential at every point of the sphere must be same

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D
Evergy point on the sphere will have same potential .
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