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A positive point charge Q is kept (as shown in figure) inside a neutral conducting shell whose centre is C. An external uniform electric field E is applied, then:

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Force on Q due to E is zero
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Net force on Q is zero
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Net force acting on Q and conducting shell considered as a system is zero
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Net force acting on the shell due to E is zero.
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Solution

The correct option is D Net force acting on the shell due to E is zero.
As shell is neutral. So there is no force on shell due to E alone.

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