The electrostatic potential (ϕr) of a spherical symmetric system, kept at origin, is shown in the adjacent figure, and given as ϕr=q4π∈or(r≥R0)
ϕr=q4π∈oR(r≤R0)R0r Which ofthe following option(s) is/are correct?
A
For spherical region r≤R0, total electrostatic energy stored is zero.
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B
Within r=2R0, total charge is q.
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C
There will be no charge anywhere except at r=R0.
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D
Electric field is discontinuous at r=R0.
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Solution
The correct options are 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.