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Inside a hollow conducting sphere, which is uncharged, a charge q is placed at its center. Let electric field at a distance x from center at point p be E and potential at this point be V. Now, some positive charge Q is given to this sphere, then

A

E will remain the same

B

E will increase

C

V will decrease

D

V will remain the same

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The correct Answer is:
A
Electric field product due to charge Q will be zero at P, but potential produced by Q at P will not be zero.
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