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A solid spherical conductor has charge +Q and radius R. It is surrounded by a solid spherical shell with charge -Q, innerradius 2R, and outer radius 3R. Which of the following statements is true?

A

The electric potential has a maximum magnitude at C and the electric field has a maximum magnitude at A

B

The electric potential has a maximum magnitude at D and the electric field has a maximum magnitude at B.

C

The electric potential at A is zero and the electric field has a maximum magnitude at D.

D

Both the electric potential and electric field achieve a maximum magnitude at B.

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