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Question

The electric field between the two spheres of a charged spherical condenser

A

Is zero

B

Is constant

C

Increases with distance from the centre

D

Decreases with distance from the centre

Answer

Decreases with distance from the centre

Explanation

Solution

The electric field between the spheres of a charged capacitor is non-uniform and it decreases with distance from the centre as $E \propto \frac{1}{r^{2}}$ .