A hollow charged metal sphere has radius r. If the potential difference between its surface and a point at a distance 3r from the centre is V, then electric field intensity at distance 3r from the centre is:
Correct answer: C. V/6r
- A. V/3r
- B. V/4r
- C. V/6r
- D. V/2r
Explanation
For a hollow charged metal sphere, the electric field intensity outside the sphere is determined by the potential difference V and the radial distance from the center. The potential difference V between the sphere's surface and a point at distance 3r is calculated using the formula for electric field intensity E = V/d, where d = 3r. Therefore, the correct electric field intensity is E = V/6r. Option C correctly identifies this relationship. Options A, B, and D provide incorrect calculations either by misapplying the formula or using incorrect distances.
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