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An ellipsoidal cavity is carved within a perfect conductor. A positive charge q is placed at the centre of the cavity. The points A and B are on the cavity surface as shown in the figure. Then

A

Electric field near A in the cavity= Electric field near Bin the cavity

B

Total electric field flux through the surface of the cavity is `q//epsi_(o)`

C

Potential at A= Potential atB

D

Both (b) and (c)

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