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The electrostatic potential on the surface of a charged conducting sphere is 100V. Two statements arc made in this regard :
`S_(1)` : At any point inside the sphere, electric intensity is zero.
`S_(2)` : At any point inside the sphere, the ' electrostatic potential is 100V .
Which of the following is a correct statement ?

A

`S_1 ` is true but ` s_2 ` is false

B

Both `S_(1)` and `S_(2)` are false.

C

`S_(1)` is true `S_(2)` is also true and `S_(1)` is the cause of `S_(2)`

D

`S_(1)` is true `S_(2)` is also true but the statements are independent.

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The correct Answer is:
A, B, C, D
Electric field and electric potential are related,
`E=-(dV)/(dr)`
If electric field intensity E=0 then `(dV)/(dr)=0`
`:. V` = constant
Hence, uniform electric potential 100 V will be at any point inside the sphere when E = 0 in charged sphere.
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