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Two concentric metallic spherical shells are given positive charges . Then

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the outer sphere is always at a higher potential

B

the inner sphere is always at a higher potential

C

Both the spheres are at the same potential

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no prediction can be made about their potentials unless the actual value of charges and radii are known

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