Charges $Q, 2Q$ and $-Q$ are given to three concentric conducting shells $A, B$ and $C$ respectively as shown. The ratio of charges on the inner and outer surfaces of shell $C$ will be:

  • A
    $+\frac{3}{4}$
  • B
    $-\frac{3}{4}$
  • C
    $+\frac{3}{2}$
  • D
    $-\frac{3}{2}$

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