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Both the ring and the conducting sphere are given the same charge `Q`. Determine the potential of the sphere. Assume that the centre of the sphere lies on the axis of the ring. Is it necessary that the charge on the ring be uniformly distributed to answer the above question ?

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`(kQ)/(Rsqrt(10))+(kQ)/(R),No`
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