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A hollow conducting sphere of radius `R` has a charge `(+Q)` on its surface. What is the electric potential within the
sphere at a distance `r = (R )/(3)` from its centre ?

A

Zero

B

`(1)/(4 pi epsilon_(0))(Q)/(r)`

C

`(1)/(4pi epsilon_(0))(Q)/(R)`

D

`(1)/(4pi epsilon_(0))(Q)/(r^(2))`

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C
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