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The electrostatic potential `phi_(r)`, of a spherical symmetrical system kept at origin, is shown in the adjacent figure, and given as
`phi_(r)=(q)/(4 pi epsilon_(0)r)(r ge R_(0))`
`phi_(r)=(q)/(4 piepsilon_(0)R_(0))(r le R_(0))`
Which of the following option is incorrect ?

A

For spherical region `r le R_(0)` total electrostatic energy stored is zero

B

With in `r = 2R_(0)`, total charge is `q//2`

C

There will be no charge anywhere except at r = R

D

Electric field is discontinuous at `r = R_(0)`

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