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A hollow metal sphere of radius R is charged with a charge Q. The electric potential and intensity inside the sphere are respectively

A

`Q/(4 pi epsilon_(0)R^(2)) and Q/(4 pi epsilon_(0)R)`

B

`Q/(4 pi epsilon_(0)R)` and zero

C

zero and zero

D

`(4 pi epsilon_(0)Q)/R and Q/(4 pi epsilon_(0)R^(2))`

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