A solid conducting sphere has cavity, as shown in figure. A charge $+ {q_1}$ is situated away from the centre. A charge $+q_2$ is situated outside the sphere then true statement is

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  • A

    Charge, distribution on outer surlace of sphere is uniform

  • B

    Charge, distribution on inner surface of sphere is uniform

  • C

    Magnitude of force on charge $q_2$ due to induced charge on inner surface of sphere is $\frac{{k{q_1}{q_2}}}{{\left( {\frac{R}{2} + l} \right)}}$

  • D

    Magnitude of force on charge $q_2$ due to induced charge o n inner surface of sphere is $\frac{{k{q_1}{q_2}}}{{{{\left( l \right)}^2}}}$

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