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A conducting sphere of radius `R_(2)` has a spherical cavity of radius `R_(1)` which is non concentric with the sphere. A point charge `q_(1)` is placed at a distance r from the centre of the cavity. For this arrangement, answer the following questions.
Electric potential at the centre of the cavity will be :

A

(a)zero

B

(b)`(kq_(1))/r-(kq_(1))/(R_(1))`

C

(c)`(kq_(1))/r-(kq_(1))/(R_(1))+(Kq_(1))/(R_(2))`

D

(d)None of these

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To find the electric potential at the center of the cavity of a conducting sphere with a point charge placed inside it, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have a conducting sphere of radius \( R_2 \) with a spherical cavity of radius \( R_1 \) that is non-concentric. - A point charge \( q_1 \) is placed at a distance \( r \) from the center of the cavity. 2. **Applying Gauss's Law**: - Since the sphere is conducting, the electric field inside the conductor itself is zero. - The charge \( q_1 \) will induce a charge of \( -q_1 \) on the inner surface of the cavity. - Consequently, a charge of \( +q_1 \) will appear on the outer surface of the conducting sphere. 3. **Electric Potential Calculation**: - The electric potential \( V \) at a point due to a point charge is given by the formula: \[ V = k \frac{q}{r} \] where \( k \) is Coulomb's constant, \( q \) is the charge, and \( r \) is the distance from the charge to the point where the potential is being calculated. 4. **Potential at the Center of the Cavity**: - The total electric potential at the center of the cavity \( O \) can be calculated as the sum of the potentials due to: - The point charge \( q_1 \) - The induced charge on the inner surface of the cavity \( -q_1 \) - The charge on the outer surface of the conductor \( +q_1 \) 5. **Calculating Each Contribution**: - The potential due to the point charge \( q_1 \) at the center of the cavity: \[ V_{q_1} = k \frac{q_1}{d_1} \] where \( d_1 \) is the distance from \( q_1 \) to the center of the cavity. - The potential due to the induced charge \( -q_1 \) on the inner surface: \[ V_{-q_1} = -k \frac{q_1}{R_1} \] - The potential due to the outer surface charge \( +q_1 \): \[ V_{+q_1} = k \frac{q_1}{R_2} \] 6. **Total Electric Potential**: - The total electric potential at the center of the cavity is: \[ V_{total} = V_{q_1} + V_{-q_1} + V_{+q_1} \] - Substituting the contributions: \[ V_{total} = k \frac{q_1}{d_1} - k \frac{q_1}{R_1} + k \frac{q_1}{R_2} \] 7. **Final Expression**: - Thus, the electric potential at the center of the cavity is: \[ V = k q_1 \left( \frac{1}{d_1} - \frac{1}{R_1} + \frac{1}{R_2} \right) \] ### Conclusion: The electric potential at the center of the cavity is given by the expression derived above.

To find the electric potential at the center of the cavity of a conducting sphere with a point charge placed inside it, we can follow these steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Setup**: - We have a conducting sphere of radius \( R_2 \) with a spherical cavity of radius \( R_1 \) that is non-concentric. - A point charge \( q_1 \) is placed at a distance \( r \) from the center of the cavity. ...
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