Ten electrons are equally spaced and fixed around a circle of radius $R$. Relative to $V = 0$ at infinity, the electrostatic potential $V$ and the electric field $E$ at the centre $C$ are

  • A

    $V \ne 0$ and $\vec E \ne 0$

  • B

    $V \ne 0$ and $\vec E = 0$

  • C

    $V = 0$ and $\vec E = 0$

  • D

    $V = 0$ and $\vec E \ne 0$

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