Potential inside a concentric sphere

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The discussion centers on finding the electric potential at the center of a concentric spherical shell using the Poisson equation. It is noted that the electric field inside a hollow spherical shell is zero, leading to the conclusion that the potential at the center equals the potential at the inner radius. A proposed solution involves a formula incorporating charge density and constants. However, there is confusion regarding the implications of having charges inside the shell, which complicates the calculation of the potential. Clarification is sought on how to proceed with the analysis given these conditions.
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I am rather confused how to answer this (Please focus on "find the potential at the center"):
I thought that would be a good idea try to answer this with the Poisson equation.
$$\nabla \phi = - \frac{\rho}{\epsilon}$$
So that, since the eletric field inside a hollow spherical shell is zero, the potential at the center is just equal to the potential at R1.
I found this solution
$$\phi = \sum K_{i}(\frac{\rho(R_{2}^2-R^2)}{6 \epsilon} + C(\frac{1}{R_{2}}-\frac{1}{R}))$$

But i have no idea how to go on
 
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Herculi said:
since the eletric field inside a hollow spherical shell is zero
Not if there are charges inside the shell.
 
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