Consider three concentric metal shells $A$,$B$,and $C$ with radii $a$,$b$,and $c$ respectively,as shown in the figure $(a < b < c)$. Their surface charge densities are $\sigma$,$-\sigma$,and $\sigma$ respectively. Calculate the electric potential on the surface of shell $A$.

  • A
    $\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon_0}(a-b-c)$
  • B
    $\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon_0}(a+b-c)$
  • C
    $\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon_0}(a-b+c)$
  • D
    $\frac{\sigma}{\varepsilon_0}(a^2+b^2+c^2)$

Explore More

Similar Questions

Can the potential function have a maximum or minimum in free space? Explain.

Three identical charges of $10 \ \mu C$ are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triangle of side $10 \ cm$. The electrostatic potential energy of the system is ....... $J$.

Particle $A$ has a charge of $+q$ and particle $B$ has a charge of $+4q$. Both particles have the same mass. If they are released from rest under the same electric potential difference,what is the ratio of their speeds $V_A / V_B$?

If a charged spherical conductor of radius $10 \,cm$ has potential $V$ at a point distant $5 \,cm$ from its centre, then the potential at a point distant $15 \,cm$ from the centre will be

Write an expression for the potential at a point outside a uniformly charged spherical shell,on the surface,and inside the shell.

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