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The electric field inside a hollow conducting sphere

A

Increases towards the centre

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Decreases towards the centre

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C

Is finite and constant throughout

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D

Is zero

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Solution

The correct option is D Is zero
As there are no charges inside the hollow conducting sphere, as all charges reside on it surface. So, electric field inside the hollow conducting sphere is zero.

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