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Two concentric hollow metal sphere have radii `R_(1) ` and `R_(2)` The outer sphere is given a positive charge Q and the inner is earthed. What is the charge on the inner sphere ? `(R_(2) gt R_(1))`

A

Zero

B

`-q`

C

`-(r_(1))/(r_(2))q`

D

`(r_(1))/(r_(2))q`

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