A dipole having dipole moment $p$ is placed in front of a solid uncharged conducting sphere as shown in the diagram. The net potential at point $A$ lying on the surface of the sphere is :-
  • A$\frac{{kp\,\cos \,\phi }}{{{r^2}}}$
  • B$\frac{{kp\,\cos ^2 \,\phi }}{{{r^2}}}$
  • C
    Zero
  • D$\frac{{2kp\,\cos ^2 \,\phi }}{{{r^2}}}$
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