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A solid conducting sphere holds more charge than a hollow sphere of the same radius when they are at same potential.

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False - Capacitance of a solid sphere is same as that of a hollow sphere of same radius and has a value `C = 4 pi epsi_0r`. Hence, for a given potential charge on solid sphere is same as that on a hollow sphere.
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    B
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    C
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    D
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    A
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