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A hollow insulated conducting sphere of radius 2m, is given a charge of 5 `muC`. What will be the electric field at the centre of the sphere?

A

`5muC//m^(2)`

B

zero

C

`10muC//m^(2)`

D

`20muC//m^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
B
Electric field at the centre of the sphere is zero.
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