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A solid metall sphere of radius R has a charge + 2Q. A hollow spherical shell of radius 3R placed concentric with the sphere has charge - Q. Calculate the potential difference between the spheres.

A

`(2Q)/(3)`

B

`(Q)/(2)`

C

`(5Q)/(2)`

D

`(Q)/(3)`

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