The magnitude of electric field on the surface of a uniformly charged metalic spherical shell is $E$. If a hole is made in it using a insulating device, then the magnitude of electric field in the hole will be

  • A

    $E/2$

  • B

    Zero

  • C

    $E$

  • D

    $2E$

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