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A conducting sphere of radius R is given a charge Q. The electric potential and the electric field at the centre of the sphere respectively are

A

Zero and `Q/(4piepsilon_(0)R^(2))`

B

`Q/(4piepsilon_(0)R)` and zero

C

`Q/(4piepsilon_(0)R)` and `Q/(4piepsilon_(0)R^(2))`

D

Both are zero

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The correct Answer is:
B
Electric potential, `V = Q/(4piepsilon_(0)R)`
Electric field E =0
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