A metallic spherical shell has an inner radius $R_1$ and outer radius $R_2$. A charge $Q$ is placed at the centre of the spherical cavity. What will be surface charge density on the inner surface
  • A$\frac{Q}{{4\pi R_1^2}}$
  • B$ - \frac{Q}{{4\pi R_1^2}}$
  • C$\frac{Q}{{4\pi R_2^2}}$
  • D$ - \frac{Q}{{4\pi R_2^2}}$
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