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A hollow metal sphere of radius 5 cm is charged such that the potential on its surface is 10 V. The potential at the centre of the sphere is

A

zero

B

`10 V`

C

same as at point 5 cm away from the surface

D

same as at a point `25 cm` away from the surface

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B
In hollow sphere potential remains constant inside the shell.
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