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Prove that, if an insulated, uncharged conductor is placed near a charged conductor and no other conductors are present, the uncharged body must be intermediate in potential between that of the charged body and that of infinity.

A

less than the charged conductor and more than at infinity.

B

more than the charged conductor and less than at infinity.

C

more tha the charged conductor and move than at infinity.

D

less than the charged conductor and less than at infinity.

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The potential of uncharged body is less than that of the charged conductor and more than at infinity.
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