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For spherical symmetrical charge distribution, variation of electric potential with distance from centre is given in diagram Given that : `V=(q)/(4pi epsilon_(0)R_(0))` for `r le R_(0) and V=(q)/(4 piepsilon_(0)r)` for `r ge R_(0)`
Then which option (s) are correct :
(1) Total charge within `2R_(0)` is q
(2) Total electrosstatic energy for `r le R_(0)` is non-zero
(3) At `r = R_(0)` electric field is discontinuous
(4) There will be no charge anywhere except at `r lt R_(0)`

A

Total charge within `2R_(0) ` is q

B

Total electrostatic energy for `r le R_(0)` is zero

C

At `r = R_(0)` , electric field is discontinuous

D

There will be no charge anywhere except at `r = R_(0)`

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, C, D
The given graph is of charged conducting sphere of radius `R_(0)`. The whole charge q distributes on the surface of the sphere.
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