An empty thick conducting shell of inner radius $a$ and outer radius $b$ is shown in the figure. If it is observed that the inner face of the shell carries a uniform charge density $-\sigma$ and the outer surface carries a uniform charge density $\sigma'$,and a point charge $q_A$ is placed at the center of the shell,then choose the correct statement$(s)$.

  • A
    The charge $q_A$ must be positive.
  • B
    The charge $q_A$ must be negative.
  • C
    The magnitude of charge $q_A$ must be $4\pi \sigma a^2$.
  • D
    $A$ and $C$ both.

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