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Question
The electrostatic potential (φr) of a spherical symmetric system, kept at origin, is shown in the adjacent figure, and given as
φr =
(r ≥ R0)
φr =
(r ≤ R0)
Which of the following option(s) is/are correct?

φr =
(r ≥ R0)φr =
(r ≤ R0) Which of the following option(s) is/are correct?

Options
A.For spherical region r ≤ R0, total electrostatic energy stored is zero.
B.Within r = 2R0, total charge is q.
C.There will be no charge anywhere except at r = R0.
D.Electric field is discontinuous at r = R0.
Solution
The potential shown is for charged spherical conductor.
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