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

A

0V

B

10V

C

same as at a point 5 cm away from the surface

D

same as at a point 25 cm away from the surface

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