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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 b in the cavity

B

Charge density at A = Charge density at B

C

Potential at A = Potetial at B

D

Total electric field flux through the surface of the cavity is `q//epsi_(0)`.

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