A conducting sphere contains positive charge distributed uniformly over its surface. Which statements about the potential due to this sphere are true? All potentials are measured relative to infinity. O The potential at the center of the sphere is the same as the potential at the surface. O The potential at the center is the same as the potential at infinity. O The potential at the surface is higher than the potential at the center. O The potential is lowest, but not zero, at the center of the sphere. none of the given choices

A conducting sphere contains positive charge distributed uniformly over its surface. Which statements about the potential due to this sphere are true? All potentials are measured relative to infinity. O The potential at the center of the sphere is the same as the potential at the surface. O The potential at the center is the same as the potential at infinity. O The potential at the surface is higher than the potential at the center. O The potential is lowest, but not zero, at the center of the sphere. none of the given choices

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A conducting sphere contains positive charge distributed uniformly over its surface. Which
statements about the potential due to this sphere are true? All potentials are measured relative to
infinity.
O The potential at the center of the sphere is the same as the potential at the surface.
O The potential at the center is the same as the potential at infinity.
O The potential at the surface is higher than the potential at the center.
O The potential is lowest, but not zero, at the center of the sphere.
none of the given choices

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