A conducting sphere of radius a has charge $Q$ on it. It is enclosed by a neutral conducting concentric spherical shell having inner radius $2a$ and outer radius $3a.$ Find electrostatic energy of system.
  • A$\frac{5}{{12}}\frac{{k{Q^2}}}{a}$
  • B$\frac{{11}}{{12}}\frac{{k{Q^2}}}{a}$
  • C$\frac{{k{Q^2}}}{{2a}}$
  • D
    none
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