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Metallic sphere of radius R is charged to potential V. Then charge q is proportional to

A

V

B

R

C

both V and R

D

none of these

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The correct Answer is:
C
As charge, `q = CV = (4pi epsi_(0)R)/(V)`
`therefore` q depends on both V and R.
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