Charge on the outer sphere is $q$ and the inner sphere is grounded. The charge on the inner sphere is $q'$,for $(r_2 > r_1)$. Then

  • A
    $q' r_1 = q r_2$
  • B
    $q' = q$
  • C
    $q' = \frac{r_1}{r_2} q$
  • D
    $q' = - ( \frac{r_1}{r_2} ) q$

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