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A sphere has surface charge density `sigma`. It is surrounded by a spherical shell. The surface charge density on the spherical shell is

A

`sigma`

B

`-sigma`

C

zero

D

`(sigma)/(2)`

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C
The surface charge density on the spherical shell is zero.
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