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QUESTION #6997
Question 1
The given graph shows a quantity that is constant inside a sphere and decreases with $1/r$ outside. This variation with distance $r$ from centre represents:
Correct Answer Explanation
Analyzing each option's variation with $r$:
- Electric field of solid sphere: increases linearly inside ($\propto r$), decreases as $1/r^2$ outside.
- Potential of spherical shell: constant inside (= $kQ/R$), decreases as $1/r$ outside. This matches the graph exactly.
- Potential of solid sphere: varies parabolically inside, $\propto 1/r$ outside — not constant inside.
- Electric field of spherical shell: zero inside, $1/r^2$ outside.
The graph (constant inside, $1/r$ decrease outside) matches the potential of a uniformly charged spherical shell.
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