A point charge q is placed at a point inside a hollow conducting sphere. Which of the following electric force pattern is correct ?
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A point charge q is placed at a point inside a hollow conducting sphere. Which of the following electric force pattern is correct ?

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Step 1: In electrostatic equilibrium, E = 0 inside a conductor and the conductor is an equipotential. Surface charges adjust so the boundary condition field just outside·𝐧 = σ/ε₀ is satisfied. Step 2: For connected conductors set their potentials equal; for sheets use electrostatic pressure p = ε₀E²/2 when appropriate. Step 3: Apply charge conservation and the given geometry. Final: Option A. In this specific setup, apply the calculation to: A point charge q is placed at a point inside a hollo…