The figure shows a solid conducting sphere of radius $1 \, m$,enclosed by a metallic shell of radius $3 \, m$ such that their centers coincide. If the outer shell is given a charge of $6 \, \mu C$ and the inner sphere is earthed,find the charge on the surface of the inner sphere in $\mu C$.

  • A
    $1$
  • B
    $-2$
  • C
    $4$
  • D
    $6$

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