In a thin spherical shell charged by some source, the potential difference between two points C and P (where r is as shown in figure) is: [Diagram: Image]
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In a thin spherical shell charged by some source, the potential difference between two points C and P (where r is as shown in figure) is: [Diagram: Image]

G1 Physics · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Electric field inside a charged conductor is zero in static equilibrium. Step 2: Therefore all points of conductor and enclosed empty region are at the same potential. Step 3: V𝒸 − Vₚ = 0.