Given below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion $\mathbf{A}$ and the other is labelled as Reason $\mathbf{R}$
Solution
<p>$\textbf{Assertion A:}$ </p>
<p><p>For a uniformly charged spherical shell, Gauss's law tells us that the electric field inside the shell is zero. </p></p>
<p><p>Since the electric field $\vec{E}$ is zero everywhere inside, the potential $V$ must be constant. </p></p>
<p><p>Work done in moving a charge from one point to another in an electric field is given by the difference in potential energy, which is $q(V_B - V_A)$. </p></p>
<p><p>If the potential difference $V_B - V_A$ is zero (because the potential is constant), then the work done is zero, regardless of the path taken. </p></p>
<p><p>Therefore, Assertion A is true.</p></p>
<p>$\textbf{Reason R:}$ </p>
<p><p>It states that the electrostatic potential inside a uniformly charged spherical shell is constant and equal to that on its surface. </p></p>
<p><p>This is correct because the electric field inside is zero, ensuring that the potential remains uniform inside. </p></p>
<p><p>Thus, Reason R is also true.</p></p>
<p>$\textbf{Relationship between A and R:}$ </p>
<p><p>The work done on a test charge moving inside the shell being zero is a direct consequence of the fact that the potential is constant inside. </p></p>
<p><p>Hence, Reason R correctly explains why the work done (Assertion A) is zero.</p></p>
<p>Given this analysis, the correct answer is:</p>
<p>Option B </p>
<p>"Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A."</p>
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Subject: Physics · Chapter: Electrostatics · Topic: Coulomb's Law
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