Consider a finite insulated,uncharged conductor placed near a finite positively charged conductor. The uncharged body must have a potential

  • A
    less than the charged conductor and more than at infinity
  • B
    more than the charged conductor and less than at infinity.
  • C
    more than the charged conductor and more than at infinity
  • D
    less than the charged conductor and less than at infinity.

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