Two metallic concentric shells are shown. Before closing the switch,the charge on the inner shell is $Q$ and the charge on the outer shell is $2Q$. The potential at point $A$ is $V$. What will be the potential at the same point after closing the switch?

  • A
    $V$
  • B
    $2V$
  • C
    $\frac{3}{4}V$
  • D
    $\frac{2}{3}V$

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