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A conducting sphere of radius R has a charge. Then,

A

the charge is uniformly distributed over its surface. If there is no external electric field

B

distribution of charge over its surface will be non-uniform, if an external electric field exists in the space.

C

the electric field strength inside the space will be equal to zero only when no external electric field exists

D

potential at every point of the sphere must be the same

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