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Question 1
10 Apr 2023
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Three concentric spherical metallic shells X, Y and Z of radius a,b and c respectively [a<b<c] have surface charge densities σ,−σ and σ, respectively. The shells X and Z are at same potential. If the radii of X&Y are 2cm and 3cm, respectively. The radius of shell Z is____ cm.
Question 2
24 Jan 2026 S1
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There are three co-centric conducting spherical shells A,B and C of radii a,b and c, carrying charges q1,q2 and q3 respectively. The potential of the spheres A,B and C respectively, are :