JEE Advanced · Physics · 17. Electrostatics
Consider a uniform spherical charge distribution of radius centred at the origin O. In this distribution, a spherical cavity of radius , centred at with distance (see figure) is made. If the electric field inside the cavity at position is , then the correct statement(s) is (are)

- A is uniform, its magnitude is independent of but its direction depends on
- B is uniform, its magnitude is depends on and its direction depends on
- C is uniform, its magnitude is dependent of a but its direction depends on
- D is uniform and both its magnitude and direction depend on
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Correct Answer
(D) is uniform and both its magnitude and direction depend on
Step-by-step Solution
Detailed explanation
Considering any point A inside the cavity electric field can be calculated at A by using super position principle.
\(\vec{E}_A=\left(\vec{E}_A\right)_{\text {Due to sphere without cavity }}-\) \(\left(\vec{E}_A\right)_{\text {Due to sphere of radius } R_2 \& \text { centre at } P}\)
But
So E.F. is independent of location of A inside the cavity.
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