Multiple choice

Which of the following properties is not related to concentric conducting spherical shells?

  1. Two connected conductors are at different potentials.

  2. Net charge in any shell is zero.

  3. Charge remains constant in all conductors, except those which are earthed.

  4. Charge on the inner surface of the innermost shell is equal to 0.

  5. Equal and opposite charges appear on opposite faces.
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Explanation

A small sphere will have a lower potential than a large sphere if they both have the same charge on them. Hence, a current will flow when they are connected.

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