$A$ solid spherical conducting shell has inner radius $a$ and outer radius $2a$. At the center of the shell, a point charge $+Q$ is located. What must the charge of the shell be in order for the charge density on the inner and outer surfaces of the shell to be exactly equal?

  • A
    $-5Q$
  • B
    $+3Q$
  • C
    $-4Q$
  • D
    $+4Q$

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