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Physics Electrostatics Potential & Capacitance Mix MCQ (Single Correct)

Two non–conducting spheres of radii R 1 and R 2 and carrying uniform volume charge densities +ρ and –ρ, respectively, are placed such that they partially overlap, as shown in the figure. At all points in the overlapping region:

A
the electrostatic field is zero
B
the electrostatic potential is constant
C
the electrostatic field is constant
D
the electrostatic field has same magnitude only

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The correct answer is:
C

For electrostatic field,

=

=

For electrostatic potential, Since electric field is non zero so it is not equipotential.

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