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The electrostatic potential on the surface of a charged conducting sphere is 100 V. Two statements are made in this regard
`S_(1):` At any point inside the sphere, electric intensity is zero.
`S_(2):` At any point inside the sphere, the electrostatic potential is 100 V.
Which of the following is a correct statement ?

A

`S_(1)` is true but `S_(2)` is false

B

Both `S_(1) and S_(2)` are false

C

`S_(1)` is true, `S_(2)` is also true and `S_(1)` is the cause of `S_(2)`

D

`S_(1)` is true, `S_(2)` is also true but the statements are independent

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The correct Answer is:
C
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