$A$ hollow conducting sphere is placed in an electric field produced by a point charge placed at $P$ as shown in the figure. Let $V_A, V_B, V_C$ be the potentials at points $A, B,$ and $C$ respectively. Then:

  • A
    $V_C > V_B$
  • B
    $V_B > V_C$
  • C
    $V_A > V_B$
  • D
    $V_A = V_C$

Explore More

Similar Questions

$A$ circle of radius $R$ is drawn in a uniform electric field as shown in the figure. If the potentials at points $A, B, C,$ and $D$ on the circumference of the circle are $V_A, V_B, V_C,$ and $V_D$ respectively,then:

Surfaces $A$ and $B$ are at the same potential $V'$. The work done in moving a charge $q$ from $A$ to $B$ is ........

An electric charge $10^{-3} \mu C$ is placed at the origin $(0, 0)$ of an $X-Y$ coordinate system. Two points $A$ and $B$ are situated at $(\sqrt{2}, \sqrt{2})$ and $(2, 0)$ respectively. The potential difference between the points $A$ and $B$ will be.......$V$.

$A$ uniform electric field is prevailing in the $X$-direction in a certain region. The coordinates of points $P$,$Q$,and $R$ are $(0,0)$,$(2,0)$,and $(0,2)$ respectively. Which of the following alternatives is true for the potentials at these points?

The figure shows three points $A$,$B$,and $C$ in a region of uniform electric field $\overrightarrow{E}$. The line $AB$ is perpendicular and $BC$ is parallel to the field lines. Which of the following relations holds good? Let $V_A$,$V_B$,and $V_C$ represent the electric potential at points $A$,$B$,and $C$ respectively.

Vedclass Products

For Students

Vedclass Test Series

Mock tests in real JEE/NEET style with performance analysis. 5-day free trial.

Start Free Trial
For Teachers

Exam Paper Generator

Generate Set A/B/C/D exam papers from 7.5L+ questions in 2 minutes. 3 chapters free.

Try Free
For Institutes

Online Exam Module

Live online exams with unlimited students, 360° analytics & white-label branding.

See Demo