A hollow metal sphere of radius $5\,\, cm$ is charged so that the potential on its surface is $10\,\, V$. The potential at the centre of the sphere is.....$V$

  • A

    $0$

  • B

    $10$

  • C

    same as at point $5\,\, cm$ away from the surface

  • D

    same as at point $25\,\, cm$ away from the surface

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