An empty thick conducting shell of inner radius $a$ and outer radius $b$ is shown in figure.If it is observed that the inner face of the shell carries a uniform charge density $-\sigma$ and the surface carries a uniform charge density $ '\sigma '$
If the outer surface of the shell is earthed, then identify the correct statement(s)
An empty thick conducting shell of inner radius $a$ and outer radius $b$ is shown in figure.If it is observed that the inner face of the shell carries a uniform charge density $-\sigma$ and the surface carries a uniform charge density $ '\sigma '$
If the outer surface of the shell is earthed, then identify the correct statement(s)
- A
Only the potential of outer surface becomes zero
- B
Charge on the outer surface also becomes zero
- C
The outer surface attains negative charge
- D
Negative charge on the inner surface decreases
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