Three concentric spherical shells have radii a, b and c (a < b < c) and have surface charge densities \sigma , -\sigma and \sigma respectively. If V_A, V_B and V_C denote the potential of the three shells, if c = a + b, we have
V_C = V_A ≠ V_B
V_C = V_B ≠ V_A
V_C ≠ V_B ≠ V_A
V_C = V_B = V_A
Charge Calculation: Let be charges on shells of radii with densities respectively. , , .
Potential Formulas: The potential at the surface of a shell of radius is due to its own charge and the charges of other shells. Potential inside a shell is constant and equals the surface potential. Potential outside varies as .
Potential at Shell A ():
Potential at Shell C ():
Apply Condition c = a + b: Substitute into :
Substitute into :
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