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A conducting sphere of radius R has a charge. Then,

A

The charge is uniformly distributed over its surface, if there is an external electric field.

B

Distribution of charge over its surface will be non uniform if no external electric field exist in space.

C

Electric field strenght inside the sphere will be equal to zero only when no external electric field exists

D

Potential at every point of the sphere must be same

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