8. The conducting shell in the Figure below is grounded, and the negative point charge at the centerhas a magnitude given by Q. Which of the following statements is correct?A. The charge on both surfaces of the shell is +Q.B. The charge on both surfaces of the shell is zero.C. The charge on the inner surface of the shell is +Q and the charge on the outer surface is -Q.D. The charge on the inner surface of the shell is +Q and the charge on the outer surface is zero.

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8. The conducting shell in the Figure below is grounded, and the negative point charge at the center
has a magnitude given by Q. Which of the following statements is correct?
A. The charge on both surfaces of the shell is +Q.
B. The charge on both surfaces of the shell is zero.
C. The charge on the inner surface of the shell is +Q and the charge on the outer surface is -Q.
D. The charge on the inner surface of the shell is +Q and the charge on the outer surface is zero.

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