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In a conducting hollow sphere of inner and outer radii 5 cm and 10 cm, respectively, a point charge 1 C is placed at point A, that is 3 cm from the center C of the hollow sphere. An external uniform electric field of magnitude 20 N/C is also applied. Net electric force on this charge is 15 N, away from the center of the sphere as shown in the figure. Find the magnitude of net force exerted on the charge placed at point A by the induced charges on the sphere.


A
15 N
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20 N
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C
25 N
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D
35 N
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Solution

The correct option is D 35 N
Given,

Applied electric field E=20 N/C

Net electric force on the charge placed at point A , F=15 N

Inner radius of hollow sphere r1=5 cm

Outer radius of hollow sphere r2=10 cm

We know that net electric field intensity inside the conducting region is zero.

Thus, external electric field is neutralised by charge induced on outer surface.

Implies, force supplied by the induced charges present on outer surface should be equal and opposite to that applied by electric field.

F=qE=1×20=20 N (towards left)

Given that, 15 N force is acting due to induced charge on inner surface of hollow sphere.

Thus, net force by induced charges will be 20+15=35 N

Hence, option (d) is the correct answer.

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