The magnitude of electric field on the surface of a uniformly charged metallic spherical shell is $E$. If a hole is made in it using an insulating device,then the magnitude of electric field in the hole will be

  • A
    $E/2$
  • B
    Zero
  • C
    $E$
  • D
    $2E$

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