A charged body has an electric flux $\phi$ associated with it. The body is now placed inside a metallic container. The flux $\phi$, outside the container will be

  • A

    Zero

  • B

    Equal to $\phi$

  • C

    Greater than $\phi$

  • D

    Less than $\phi$

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