Two thin conducting concentric shells of radii $R$ and $2R$ are shown in the figure. The outer shell carries a charge $+Q$ and the inner shell is neutral. When the switch $K$ is closed,which of the following statement$(s)$ is/are correct?
$(a)$ The potential on the inner shell becomes zero.
$(b)$ The charge on the inner shell is $\frac{Q}{2}$.

  • A
    $(a)$ and $(b)$ are correct
  • B
    $(a)$ is correct,$(b)$ is wrong
  • C
    $(a)$ is wrong,$(b)$ is correct
  • D
    $(a)$ and $(b)$ are wrong

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